Zumbe Baruti

Zumbe Baruti is a Congolese refugee who spent decades in a refugee camp in Africa before being granted refugee status in 2023. Living in South Carolina, he has faced challenges in reuniting with his family, who are still undergoing security vetting, amidst a U.S. immigration system that has recently shifted focus towards white Afrikaners seeking refugee status. Baruti's experiences highlight the disparities and discrimination within the refugee process, as he expresses concern over the prioritization of certain groups over others in light of current U.S. policies.