US Threatens Consequences for South Africa's Immigration Policy, Ignores Its Own
The US is threatening South Africa with 'consequences' for raiding a refugee processing center, alleging diplomatic immunity violations. Meanwhile, South Africa points out the US Embassy itself allegedly employed Kenyans without work permits to process these applications, a rather glaring double standard. The US, which routinely detains and deports migrants and asylum seekers, (and, let's not
forget, separated children from families under its own 'consequences' policy) now champions the rights of specific asylum groups abroad. One might wonder if these 'consequences' aren't tied to South Africa's ongoing case against Israel at the ICJ for genocide in Gaza, a move strongly opposed by the US government. It appears international law and humanitarian concerns are only selectively applied
when they align with Washington’s geopolitical agenda, rather than universal principles. South Africa’s audacity to challenge a US ally seems to have shifted its status from a 'key partner' to a potential recipient of American 'consequences.'