US Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Amid Repatriation Dispute
The U.S. revokes visas for all South Sudanese passport holders due to refusal of repatriation by South Sudan's government, escalating immigration tensions.
The Trump administration’s singling out of South Sudan also comes after growing numbers of Africans attempted to enter the US via its southern border – an alternative to risky routes into Europe.
US revokes all visas for South Sudanese over country’s failure to repatriate citizens
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It comes as fears grow that South Sudan may again descend into civil war.
US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute
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The East African country is on the verge of civil war, with escalating armed conflict, mass displacement and severe food insecurity.
US revokes all South Sudan visas, bars future issuance until deportees accepted
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This marks the first measure under the second Trump administration that singles out all passport holders from a specific country since Trump returned to the White House in January.
Trump administration revokes all visas for South Sudan's citizens
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South Sudan currently operates under a transitional government that is seeking to avoid an all-out civil war in the Central African nation.
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Summary
The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a significant revocation of visas for South Sudanese passport holders, citing South Sudan's failure to accept the return of its nationals who have been deported. This move is a part of a broader immigration policy that emphasizes enforcement and compliance. Additionally, all future visa applications from South Sudanese will be denied until cooperation from their government is assured. This decision comes amid worries of escalating conflict in South Sudan, raising concerns about the humanitarian situation and the future of its citizens in the U.S.
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