US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that all visas issued to South Sudanese would be cancelled and that American ports of entry would be closed to South Sudanese nationals. This decision stems from South Sudan's failure to accept repatriations in a timely manner, amid mounting concerns that the nation may revert to civil war.
US Revokes South Sudanese Visas Amid Deportation Conflict
US Revokes South Sudanese Visas Amid Deportation Conflict
The US government has announced the revocation of visas for South Sudanese passport holders due to the country's refusal to accept deported citizens, escalating tensions between the two nations.
The announcement comes as fears rise of worsening conditions in South Sudan, which has been marred by instability since its independence in 2011. The Trump administration has proactively enforced immigration policies that prioritize deportation, further straining US relations with countries resistant to accepting their deported citizens.
In March, the US ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate South Sudan due to escalating violence, while the South Sudanese populace had previously benefited from Temporary Protected Status (TPS) which was set to expire soon.
The situation highlights the ongoing challenges facing South Sudan, post-2018 power-sharing agreement, with potential implications for international relations as the US maintains its stance on deportation and citizenship repatriation.
As violence continues and the political landscape remains fragile, the future of US-South Sudan relations hangs in the balance, questioning the responsibility nations have to accept their citizens.
In March, the US ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate South Sudan due to escalating violence, while the South Sudanese populace had previously benefited from Temporary Protected Status (TPS) which was set to expire soon.
The situation highlights the ongoing challenges facing South Sudan, post-2018 power-sharing agreement, with potential implications for international relations as the US maintains its stance on deportation and citizenship repatriation.
As violence continues and the political landscape remains fragile, the future of US-South Sudan relations hangs in the balance, questioning the responsibility nations have to accept their citizens.
