The Trump administration has revoked visas for all South Sudanese passport holders, further complicating the already dire humanitarian and political situation in South Sudan. With rising tensions among political leaders, the risk of civil war looms large, particularly after the vice president was placed under house arrest. South Sudan continues to face crises of hunger, disease outbreaks, and displacement, all worsened by reductions in U.S. aid. Experts, like Daniel Akech of the International Crisis Group, believe the visa ban is ill-timed and detrimental to the aid required during these critical times for the nation the U.S. aided in gaining independence.
The sweeping visa ban on South Sudanese passport holders highlights a significant retreat by Washington amidst growing political and humanitarian crises in the world's youngest nation.
The decision comes as tensions escalate in South Sudan, risking civil war, while millions are grappling with hunger and disease due to intensifying violence.
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