US Revokes ALL Visas for South Sudanese Citizens!

2025-04-06 00:01:19.435

The United States announced the revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders. This decision follows South Sudan's failure to cooperate with the US on the repatriation of its citizens deemed to be in the US illegally. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that South Sudan has not respected the principle of accepting the return of its citizens from other countries. The US administration has warned that countries not swiftly accepting their citizens back will face consequences, including visa sanctions. The action is seen as a significant escalation amid concerns of a potential return to civil war in South Sudan, following the house arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar and renewed fighting in the country. African Union mediators are currently in South Sudan attempting to prevent a new conflict.