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Trump and Ramaphosa Set for High-Stakes Meeting Amid Controversy Over Refugee Policy and Allegations of Genocide

U.S. and South African presidents to discuss controversial refugee acceptance and allegations of anti-white policies in South Africa during upcoming White House meeting.


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President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are scheduled to meet on May 21 to address tense U.S.-South Africa relations. This follows Trump's controversial acceptance of white South African refugees and his claims of genocide against white farmers, which South Africa disputes. Ramaphosa intends to clarify misconceptions and reset bilateral relations during his visit from May 19-22, as tensions have escalated due to Trump's executive order cutting aid to South Africa amidst allegations of anti-white sentiment in the country's policies.

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Trump's claims about genocide against white farmers are unfounded and reflect a misunderstanding of South African socio-political dynamics.

The U.S. refugee acceptance of white South Africans has been criticized as racially motivated, given South Africa's history of apartheid and systemic inequalities.

Ramaphosa's upcoming visit represents an attempt to reset strained international relations that have been exacerbated by Trump's inflammatory rhetoric.

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