In a first for the United States, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made a decisive move by revoking visas for South Sudanese passport holders.
See the tweet below!
This comes as South Sudan continues to refuse the repatriation of its citizens deported from the US.
The US has revoked all visas for South Sudanese passport holders due to the African nation’s ongoing refusal to repatriate its expelled citizens.
This unprecedented action, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marks the first instance since Donald Trump returned to office where a specific country’s passport holders have been targeted so decisively.
Rubio emphasized that “every country must accept the return of its citizens when requested by another country.”
This firm stance reflects the Trump administration’s commitment to tighten immigration enforcement and ensure accountability from foreign nations.
The suspension affects both existing and future visas for South Sudanese nationals and will remain in place until their government exhibits full cooperation.
Diplomatic efforts from the United States to resolve this issue with the South Sudanese Government have unfortunately borne no fruit.
With South Sudan currently under a transitional government, there’s uncertainty regarding its ability to effectively manage internal and external affairs.
South Sudan is experiencing mounting political tensions, heightening fears of another civil war.
Recent clashes between government troops and opposition forces have exacerbated the situation.
A previous civil war from 2013 to 2018 resulted in 400,000 deaths, and the threat of such a tragedy repeating casts a long shadow over diplomatic relations.
Concerns over South Sudanese TPS (Temporary Protected Status) recipients add another layer of complexity.
The former Biden administration had extended these protections, which expire on May 3, 2025.
TPS designations, which protect individuals from deportation due to unsafe conditions in their home countries, have seen rollbacks under Trump, impacting thousands, including Venezuelans.
This latest action against South Sudan underscores the administration’s firm stance on immigration reforms.
While the current measures seem firm, the US expresses readiness to adjust if South Sudan shows genuine cooperation.
Great job by Rubio! He canceled South Sudan’s visas for not taking back deportees, as per Fox News.
Sources like Trending Politics confirm South Sudan is the country. Rubio’s doing his job well as Secretary of State, enforcing accountability. pic.twitter.com/M4Z0SBNyUd
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As Rubio mentioned, we “will be prepared to review these actions when South Sudan is in full cooperation.”
This willingness shows that the door remains open for dialogue and resolution.
Beyond visa revocations, the decision highlights the growing issue of African nationals attempting to enter the United States via the southern border.
The complexities of immigration reform remain front and center in US policy discussions, affecting both foreign and domestic spheres.
Rubio’s firm handling of the South Sudan situation aligns well with the Trump administration’s broader agenda to uphold lawful immigration standards.
