The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (UN Commission) reported Thursday that a rise in violence and atrocity crimes is disrupting South Sudan’s conflict resolution trajectory as the country is set to hold its first elections since independence.
Two More Down as the Bell Continues to Toll for TPS
Just hours after publication of our earlier alert, USCIS issued updated guidance confirming that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for both Burma (Myanmar) and South Sudan is terminated effective August 7, 2026. USCIS stated that TPS-based Employment Authorization Documents (EADs)
South Sudan UN Commission condemns indiscriminatory military incitement against civilians
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Monday expressed concerns over “highly inflammatory” rhetoric, accompanied by troop movements, by senior military officers in South Sudan. A statement by a military commander in Jonglei State, calling for
Rights group reports mass arbitrary arrests against civilians in South Sudan
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported on Wednesday that South Sudanese security forces have committed human rights violations against civilians, including arbitrary arrests and torture, under the pretext of a crackdown on criminal gangs. The organization urged the authorities to halt
Is the Trump Administration Really Deporting Migrants to South Sudan?
Flag of South Sudan courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsThe U.S. Department of State has condemned the human rights conditions in South Sudan. I was stunned to learn that the Trump administration was deporting migrants to South Sudan!The Associated Press
State Department Revokes Existing Visas and Bans the Issuance of New Visas for South Sudanese Passport Holders
Quick Hits
- The United States will revoke all existing visas held by South Sudanese passport holders.
- U.S. consulates and embassies abroad will be prevented from issuing any new visas for South Sudanese passport holders.
- South Sudanese passport holders who are
U.S. Revokes Student Visas, Visas of All South Sudan Passport Holders
There have been news reports of Trump administration revocations of student visas for protest activities. Students at Stanford and various University of California campuses have had visas revoked.In addition, “Secretary of State Marco Rubio said . . .
The Suitability of Restorative and Retributive Mechanisms to Achieving Transitional Justice for Victims of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in South Sudan
Temitope Adeyemi-Taiye Introduction Years of conflict in South Sudan have resulted in widespread acts of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in the nation, especially against women and young girls. The devastating effects of this issue are usually physical harm, psychological issues,
TPS for South Sudan Extended
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending and redesignating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan for 18 months, from November 4, 2023, through May 3, 2025, due the ongoing armed conflict and other ongoing extraordinary conditions.
The Secretary
Joint State, Labor and Commerce Department Business Advisory Issued on South Sudan
The U.S. Departments of State, Labor, and Commerce issued a business advisory on August 14, 2023, outlining key risks for U.S. companies operating in South Sudan. Concerns revolve around corruption, transparency, and human rights violations. Businesses are particularly cautioned against engaging