The Latest Breaking News from Refugee

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 84 as ceasefire talks continue

At least 50 people were killed in attacks on northern Gaza, including in Jabalia refugee camp.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2025

Kevin O’Leary insists that Trump granting refugee status to white South Africans ‘has nothing to do with race’

‘I don’t know why this particular group gets all this focus,’ Kevin O’Leary declared on Tuesday

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Why has Trump given white South Africans refugee status?

Trump stirs controversy by calling Afrikaners, a minority group descended from Dutch colonists, victims of a ‘genocide’

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2025

First white South Africans arrive in US after Trump grants them refugee status

Trump stirs controversy by calling Afrikaners, minority descended from Dutch colonists, victims of a ‘genocide’

The Guardian - US · May 12, 2025

Trump Official Says One Criteria To Take In White South Africans As Refugees is 'Making Sure They Can Be Assimilated Easily'

Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau said one criteria to allow white South Africans as refugees in the U.S. is "making sure they can be assimilated easily into our country"

Latin Times · May 12, 2025

‘Race-baiting’ accusations erupt as Trump fast-tracks white Afrikaner refugees

A wait that can take years was shortened, likely due to race.

We Got This Covered · May 12, 2025

Trump puts white South Africans on citizenship fast track while rejecting all other refugees: ‘As subtle as an air raid’

President claims Afrikaners are victims of ‘genocide’ while denying entry to refugees fleeing famine and war

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Episcopal Church says it won't help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US

The Episcopal Church’s migration service is refusing a directive from the U.S. federal government to help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status, citing the church’s longstanding commitment to racial justice and reconciliation

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Trump Defends Receiving White South Africans As Refugees: 'It's a Genocide That's Taking Place'

Donald Trump stood by the decision to receive white South Africans as refugees while ending such programs elsewhere, saying they are being subjected to genocide

Latin Times · May 12, 2025

Dozens of white South Africans granted refugee status under Trump's new rule

Refugee groups have criticised the Trump administration for prioritising Afrikaners, a white ethnic minority, over people in greater need.

Euronews · May 12, 2025