United States Deportee to be Accepted in South Sudan following Widespread Visa Prohibition
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Title: A Twist in South Sudan's Visa Saga: The Congolese Deportee Case
Hey there! Let's delve into a recent turn of events in South Sudan's immigration policy.
South Sudan, notorious for its complicated immigration issues, took a surprising U-turn on Tuesday. The government decided to admit a man, earlier identified as Congolese, who had been deported by the United States. This dramatic change happened after the South Sudanese government declared it wanted to maintain "friendly relations" with the U.S.
The Trump administration has been tightening the immigration screws since taking office back in January. The authorities have been busy with a series of deportation actions in recent months.
On Saturday, the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, declared that all visas held by South Sudanese citizens were being revoked, and no new visas would be granted due to South Sudan's delayed acceptance of deportees.
South Sudan, the world's youngest nation and one of its poorest, has been struggling with armed conflict in its northern region, teetering on the brink of another civil war.
On Monday, the South Sudanese foreign ministry clarified that the man, now known as Makula Kintu, arrived at the Juba International Airport with a travel document that was not his. The document bore the name Nimeri Garang.
After a series of verifications, it was revealed that Kintu, a citizen of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was not Garang. Interestingly, Kintu asserted that he was brought to South Sudan against his will.
The ministry stated that Kintu would be allowed to enter South Sudan on Wednesday. However, they stressed that they were still waiting for the actual Garang, a South Sudanese national who was set to arrive next month as notified by the US State Department.
The U.S. authorities have yet to comment on the nationality discrepancy. The South Sudanese foreign ministry cited information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stating that Kintu initially arrived in the U.S. in 2003 and voluntarily departed for the DRC in 2009. He allegedly re-entered the U.S. illegally on July 10, 2016.
As of April 5, 2025, the U.S. has revoked all existing visas for South Sudanese nationals and blocked the issuance of new visas. The U.S. stance on immigration cooperation could lead to discussions on improving returns of nationals in a timely manner, potentially impacting bilateral relations between the two countries.
That's the lowdown on this rapidly evolving immigration saga! Stay tuned for more updates!
Moving forward, it'll be interesting to see how this situation shapes up and the potential diplomatic implications. As always, remember that this information is subject to change and should be verified from official sources. Don't forget to keep it locked for the latest developments on the global immigration front! 😊😊
- As a result of the discrepancy in identity, it was revealed that Kintu, the man allowed to enter South Sudan after being mistakenly deported from the US, is actually a citizen of the Democratic Republic of Congo, not a South Sudanese national as initially believed.
- The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, added that all visas held by South Sudanese citizens have been revoked, and no new visas will be granted, due to South Sudan's delayed acceptance of deportees.
- The World, following news of South Sudan's decision to admit a Congolese man who had been deported by the US, has been watching the evolving immigration saga between the two countries with keen interest, as it may have potential diplomatic implications for Africa and the world.
