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US Orders Departure of Non-Emergency Government Staff From South Sudan, Citing Worsening Security
US Orders Departure of Non-Emergency Government Staff From South Sudan, Citing Worsening Security
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According to the US Department of State, "violent crimes such as carjackings, shootings, ambushes, assaults, robberies and kidnappings are common throughout... 09.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The US Department of State ordered on Saturday the departure of non-emergency government employees from South Sudan, citing a deteriorating security situation.Meanwhile, the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan called on the country's leaders to avert another deadly crisis and uphold the Revitalized Peace Agreement in 2018 to resolve the conflict amid a "surge in violence in Upper Nile State, escalating political tensions in Juba, and other political intrigues."
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US Orders Departure of Non-Emergency Government Staff From South Sudan, Citing Worsening Security
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According to the US Department of State, "violent crimes such as carjackings, shootings, ambushes, assaults, robberies and kidnappings are common throughout South Sudan, including in the capital Juba," while the work of journalists in the country is "very dangerous" due to reported harassment and fatal attacks.
The US Department of State ordered on Saturday the departure of non-emergency government employees from South Sudan, citing a deteriorating
security situation.
"Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups. Weapons are readily available to the population. In addition, cattle raids occur throughout the country and often lead to violence," the US Department of State stated in an updated travel advisory.
Meanwhile, the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan called on the country's leaders to avert another deadly crisis and uphold the Revitalized Peace Agreement in 2018 to resolve the conflict amid a "surge in violence in Upper Nile State, escalating political tensions in Juba, and other political intrigues."
"South Sudan should be moving forward, implementing the provisions of the peace agreement, strengthening institutions, and building a foundation for democracy. […] What we are witnessing now is a return to the reckless power struggles that have devastated the country in the past. Rather than fueling division and conflict, leaders must urgently refocus on the peace process, uphold the human rights of South Sudanese citizens, and ensure a smooth transition to democracy," chair of the commission Yasmin Sooka said in a statement.
