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The South African
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The South African
Alabama resident 'warns' Afrikaner refugees
A clip of a black Alabama resident 'warning' Afrikaner 'refugees' about moving to their state has gone viral. This comes after 49 white South Africans made the 'trek' to the US under President Donald Trump's resettlement programme. The group – which will largely settle in the Southern state – claims that they are being 'persecuted' on the basis of their race. In a clip that was posted on X, two black female Alabama residents express their shock that Afrikaner 'refugees' will now take up residence in their state. One of the women dramatically says, 'Alabama? Lord help them. They better not talk to these people, they better not run into black people, or you'll be missing. Pray for them.' In the comment section, other American citizens shared their views… @itsjustNiecy__: 'Should they come and try that disrespectful stuff here. My they be met with the energy of the ancestors here' @broussard52: 'They won't like Alabama can tell you that right now' @0hhAudie: 'Good, I will hire them on my farm!' Elsewhere, an opinion writer on Alabama news site wrote of their new Afrikaner neighbours: 'Y'all shouldn't be here. 'Y'all shouldn't have been able to skip the line. Y'all should not be here before the tens of thousands of people throughout the world who, just like you, were vetted and prepared to leave their homeland — who must leave out of true fear for their lives. But were denied, not expedited'. Meanwhile, NGO Inspiritus will assist the Afrikaner 'refugees' as they settle down in Alabama. The organisation has helped displaced people who had fled countries with 'violence, war and persecution', and now 'white genocide'. However, the resettlement programme was halted by US President Donald Trump earlier this year. 'I feel like it's disrespectful to the refugees that we are assisting and helping, who are running from violence and forced displacement, to be helping this population,' an employment specialist within the organisation told Outright shunning of the Afrikaner refugees is the US's Episcopal Church, who were initially tasked with resettling the minority community. Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe said: 'It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years'. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aid groups in metro Atlanta area say federal funding cuts are impacting ability to work
Local aid groups say that because of federal funding cuts, they're having to lay off staff and are now struggling in their work to help legal refugees in the metro Atlanta area. Channel 2′s Linda Stouffer spoke to advocates in Clarkston, who shared the impacts they're facing now that federal funding appears to be on hold. 'It means everything to them,' a translator said about a family of refugees. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] A translator helped us speak with a family from Rwanda. Atlanta area aid groups and faith-based volunteers are helping them transition to life in America. 'For them to help them, it means a lot to them,' the translator said. John Moeller, the CEO of Inspiritus, told Channel 2 Action News that his aid group helps new, legal, arrivals through the Office of Refugee Resettlement. TRENDING STORIES: What to know about the risk for severe storms, potential for tornadoes this weekend Man held captive by stepmother sets fire to escape, police say Atlanta mayor announces changing 'vision' of streetcar, Beltline access at MARTA board meeting 'This program is a life changer, not only for the refugees themselves but for the communities that we operate in,' he said. But now, Inspiritus is laying off 75 workers. 'The refugee program is on pause from the federal government and all funding for this program has stopped from the federal level,' Moeller said. 'We don't know what's next, essentially we're waiting on guidance from Washington.' All Saints' Refugee Ministries also provides help, such as enrolling refugees in classes to learn English and access assistance programs. 'We help enroll them in English classes, help with food stamps and Medicaid applications. The traditional services have either been dramatically reduced, or erased,' Louisa Merchant, director of All Saints' Refugee Ministries, said. Aid workers say that more than 1,000 legal refugees have arrived in Georgia since November. They're hoping volunteers and contributors will be able to help pick up more essential needs. 'She came here for a better life,' the translator said of the woman from Rwanda. 'She's just scared right now.' [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
