U.S. Revokes Visas for All South Sudanese Passport Holders

The State Department's decision follows South Sudan's refusal to accept a repatriated individual, sparking diplomatic tensions and humanitarian concerns.

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the immediate revocation of all U.S. visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, halting new visa issuances until the country complies with repatriation norms.
• The U.S. action stems from South Sudan's refusal to accept a deportee, whom South Sudan claims is a Congolese national, raising disputes over the individual's nationality.
• South Sudan's government has criticized the measure as unfair and based on a single case, asserting its willingness to accept its citizens under proper circumstances.
• The decision has intensified concerns for South Sudanese nationals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the U.S., as their designation is set to expire in May 2025.
• This policy comes as South Sudan faces escalating political instability and fears of renewed civil war, complicating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

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