US Revokes All South Sudanese Visas Amid Repatriation Dispute

The United States has revoked all visas for South Sudanese passport holders and suspended the issuance of new visas, effective immediately. This decision, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is a response to South Sudan’s failure to timely accept the return of its citizens deported from the U.S. Rubio accused the transitional government in Juba of 'taking advantage' of the U.S., emphasizing the importance of countries cooperating in repatriation efforts. The move marks the first time the U.S. has targeted all passport holders from a specific nation since Trump's return to office. The South Sudanese government is currently facing escalating violence and political instability, raising concerns of a potential civil war. The U.S. has indicated that it will reconsider these restrictions if South Sudan demonstrates full cooperation in accepting its nationals.