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Trump administration boosts Afrikaner refugee numbers to 17,500 over next year

The Trump administration notified Congress on Tuesday it plans to accept thousands more of South African refugees into the United States than expected over the next 12 months. In a roughly $500 million effort, the U.S. will admit 17,500 mos

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Trump administration boosts Afrikaner refugee numbers to 17,500 over next year
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The Trump administration notified Congress on Tuesday it plans to accept thousands more of South African refugees into the United States than expected over the next 12 months. In a roughly $500 million effort, the U.S.

will admit 17,500 mostly Afrikaner refugees throughout fiscal 2027, which starts on Oct. 1.

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