The United States has taken a firm action against South Sudan by revoking all visas for South Sudanese passport holders. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement on Saturday, citing South Sudan's lack of cooperation in accepting its citizens who have been deported from the US. This visa cancellation is part of a broader strategy under President Donald Trump's administration to enforce stricter immigration policies centered around deportation.
US Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Amid Deportation Stalemate
US Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Amid Deportation Stalemate
In a significant diplomatic move, the United States has canceled visas for South Sudanese in response to the African nation’s refusal to accept deported citizens.
Rubio emphasized the importance of countries accepting their nationals, stating, "Every country must accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner." The tensions are compounded by fears of renewed conflict in South Sudan, which gained independence in 2011 but has struggled with internal discord since a civil war erupted in 2013.
The US has previously granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to South Sudanese nationals, which is now at risk of expiration. The move comes after the US ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate as violence escalates in the region. With a fragile peace still in question following a power-sharing agreement in 2018, the situation remains precarious. Other Latin American countries, too, have faced similar tensions with the US on deportations, highlighting ongoing international diplomatic challenges.
The US has previously granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to South Sudanese nationals, which is now at risk of expiration. The move comes after the US ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate as violence escalates in the region. With a fragile peace still in question following a power-sharing agreement in 2018, the situation remains precarious. Other Latin American countries, too, have faced similar tensions with the US on deportations, highlighting ongoing international diplomatic challenges.
