South Sudan thrust under spotlight after attempted US deportations
Briefly

The recent US attempt to deport South Asian migrants to South Sudan highlights legal and humanitarian issues amid South Sudan's ongoing political crisis. A US federal judge ruled that the deportation may have violated a court order, keeping the migrants under US custody. South Sudan struggles with corruption, mismanagement of its oil-rich economy, extreme poverty affecting two-thirds of its population, and severe climate challenges. Renewed political tensions and conflicts threaten stability, further complicating the situation as authorities grapple with violent factionalism and humanitarian needs.
On Tuesday, a US federal judge expressed concern that South Asian migrants flown from the US to South Sudan were deported in violation of a court order.
South Sudan, despite being rich in oil, remains underdeveloped, with extreme poverty affecting two-thirds of its population and a history of political violence.
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