Sun Apr 06 08:32:37 UTC 2025: ## US Revokes Visas for All South Sudanese Citizens Amid Fears of Civil War
**Washington D.C.** – The United States has revoked all visas held by South Sudanese citizens, citing the government’s refusal to repatriate its nationals and accusing it of exploiting US immigration systems. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the unprecedented measure Saturday, stating that South Sudan’s failure to accept the return of its citizens violates international principles. The move also prevents the issuance of new visas to South Sudanese passport holders.
This is the first time the US has revoked visas for all passport holders from a single country since President Trump’s return to office. The decision comes as political tensions in South Sudan escalate, raising concerns of a renewed civil war. Recent violence between government forces and opposition groups has fueled fears of a return to the conflict that claimed 400,000 lives between 2013 and 2018.
The announcement follows the arrest of Vice President Riek Machar last month, an event his party claims violated a 2018 peace agreement. The UN has warned of a “security emergency” in South Sudan and urged international intervention to prevent the country from descending into further conflict. While South Sudanese nationals had previously been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by the Biden administration, that designation is set to expire on May 3rd. Secretary Rubio indicated that the US will reconsider its visa policy when South Sudan demonstrates full cooperation on repatriation.
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