Following President Trump's prioritization of 'Afrikaners' for a refugee program, South Africans are questioning refugee status in the USA. The article details the most popular countries South Africans seek asylum in, highlighting the motivations behind these claims, often political, economic, social, and environmental. It also explores the legal requirements for obtaining refugee status and provides an example of a high-profile case.
South African ‘refugees’: Here are most popular countries to seek asylumFollowing President Trump prioritising “Afrikaners” for a refugee programme, South Africans are querying refugee status in the USA . Image: Pixabay.of prioritising “Afrikaners” for a refugee programme due to dodgy concerns over land expropriation policies, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the United States was inundated with inquiries about resettlement.
In 2014, a Canadian court determined that Brandon Huntley no longer qualified for refugee status. His application was denied because he had not exhausted all available avenues for protection in his home country before seeking asylum in Canada.South African’s wanting to qualify for refugee status, must show a well-founded fear of harm if they return to their home country.
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