South Africa declines to host Afghan refugees

Afghan refugees
Afghan refugees

South Africa has said it is unable to take in refugees from Afghanistan.

“South Africa is already home to a substantial number of refugees and is seized with addressing their needs,” the Department of International Relations said in a statement.

It said it had been requested to accommodate refugees who were in Pakistan, and on their way to other countries.

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