South Africa will not be receiving any Afghan refugees after the Taliban takeover. The International Relations Department says it will be unable to grant the request to accommodate refugees who are currently in Pakistan.
Thousands of Afghans have been fleeing their homeland after the Taliban gained total control of the country last month.
On Monday, all United States soldiers withdrew from the central Asian country:
The International Relations Department says South Africa is already home to a substantial number of refugees and is seized with addressing their needs. It says these refugees’ needs include social grants and free medical assistance.
The statement continues to say that in line with international law, the refugees will be best served by remaining in Pakistan, their first country of arrival.
Last week, Uganda received 51 Afghanistan refugees who will be temporarily sheltered in the African country while awaiting permanent placement in America.
About 2000 are expected in total.
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