Ambassador expelled from US for criticizing Trump

The Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa (SAR) to Washington, D.C., Ibrahim Rasul, was declared "persona non grata" by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, that is, deprived of the right to work in the United States. The reason for this decision was the South African ambassador's criticism of Donald Trump's policies towards ethnic minorities. Rubio noted on his official page on the social network that "Ibrahim Rasul is a racist politician who hates America and the US president," and his work in Washington was terminated.

The Ambassador's criticism of Trump

Ibrahim Rasul sharply criticized US President Donald Trump's policies towards ethnic minorities. He called Trump a politician who fights for white supremacy around the world. As South Africa's ambassador to the United States, Rasul criticized Trump's policies, first of all, based on his country's history of human rights and the fight against racism. Each of his thoughts is closely connected with the period spent in the fight against apartheid in South Africa.

Ibrahim Rasul's personal history

Ibrahim Rasul's personal life is also closely connected with the fight against apartheid. He grew up in Cape Town, and at the age of 9, his family was evicted from a "whites-only" housing estate. This incident led to his anti-apartheid activism. Rasul later joined Nelson Mandela's party, one of South Africa's most influential political parties, and entered big politics.

South Africa-US relations

Diplomatic relations between South Africa and the US have deteriorated since Trump took office. Trump has called on South Africa to stop aid and accused it of racial discrimination against white farmers. South African officials have denied the accusations, calling it a radical political decision.

South Africa's appeal to the International Court of Justice against Israel can also be seen as one of the factors that increased tensions between the US and South Africa. South Africa has filed a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice accusing it of genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and has also filed a similar lawsuit against the US and the UK.

Diplomatic processes and influence on the world stage

The expulsion of Ambassador Ibrahim Rasul from the US is a rare diplomatic move. Even during the Cold War, the United States and Russia did not use this diplomatic measure against each other. This is one of the world's largest diplomatic events, demonstrating the rapid change in political relations and diplomatic decisions between the two countries.

Ibrahim Rasul's work during his service left an indelible mark on the political history of the Republic of South Africa, and his correct approach to diplomatic strategy revealed many problems at the same time. This event may lead to a new stage in relations between South Africa and the United States. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”