Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on people he ties to race-based discrimination, uncompensated land seizures or incitement of violence. BBC wrote that South Africa called the step unilateral. CNN noted the US has prioritized White South Africans as refugees.
BBC wrote that Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on people he ties to uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination or incitement of violence against minorities. The US embassy in Pretoria said the restriction rests on Immigration and Nationality Act section 212(a)(3)(C) and may also cover certain family members. Rubio named no individuals. The curb was framed for unnamed people and, in some cases, family members.[1], [2]
BBC wrote that South Africa called the step a unilateral act. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said the announcement tracked a mischaracterisation of domestic policy by groups that present themselves as defending a minority. Pretoria has denied a campaign against White South Africans. Lamola described the announcement as tracking a distorted account of domestic policy.[1], [2]
CNN reported that Rubio announced a visa restriction policy targeting South African officials alleged to be involved in race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. It said the South African government has denied mistreating White South Africans. The same report said the US has prioritized the admission of White South Africans as refugees. CNN also carried the US concern about an Afrikaans-speaking minority.[1], [2]
