From CBS News · · 1m 10s
U.S. sanctions South Africa over alleged anti-White bias
Trump administration imposes travel bans on officials it claims discriminate against White minorities.
In brief
Trump administration imposes travel bans on officials it claims discriminate against White minorities. The U.S. is imposing visa restrictions on South African officials over disputed claims of discrimination against White people, escalating tensions between the two countries. Originally reported by CBS News.
New travel bans announced
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will revoke or reject visas for South African officials accused of race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures.
“The United States will not allow such behavior to go unchecked.”
South Africa rejects the claims
The South African government calls U.S. allegations baseless and driven by misinformation from fringe groups.
Who's being targeted
Rubio didn't name specific officials, but a White lobby group has called for sanctions against African National Congress party members.
What the U.S. cites as evidence
The U.S. points to land expropriation laws, affirmative action policies for Black people, and violent crimes against White farmers.
Other sanctions already in place
The U.S. has barred South African officials from G20 meetings, is phasing out HIV aid, and launched a refugee program for Afrikaners.
More measures threatened
U.S. officials say visa restrictions are just the first step, with more escalatory measures planned if South Africa doesn't change policies.
“This visa restriction policy is only the first step in a series of escalatory measures that will show America's firm resolve in this matter.”
What it means
The U.S. is imposing visa restrictions on South African officials over disputed claims of discrimination against White people, escalating tensions between the two countries.
