The U.S. government, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has revoked all visas for South Sudanese passport holders in response to the South Sudanese government's refusal to accept the return of its nationals. This action occurs amidst rising political tensions and fears of a renewed civil conflict reminiscent of the devastating war from 2013 to 2018. South Sudanese nationals previously benefited from temporary protected status, but this is set to expire soon. Rubio stated that the U.S. would reconsider these visa removals if South Sudan complies with repatriation protocols.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. is revoking all visas for South Sudanese passport holders due to the country's failure to repatriate its nationals.
Rubio emphasized the principle that every country must accept the timely return of its citizens, asserting that South Sudan's transitional government has not upheld this responsibility.
The decision marks the first U.S. action targeting all passport holders from a specific country since Trump's return to the White House, reflecting heightened tensions.
With violence escalating once again between government and opposition forces, the U.N. Secretary-General warned that South Sudan could be on the brink of another civil war.
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