The Government of the Republic of South Sudan has announced it will send a high-level delegation to Washington, D.C. to address the urgent issue of deportation affecting 137 of its nationals currently facing removal from the United States.
According to an official press statement released by the Office of the Vice President for the Economic Cluster, the delegation will engage directly with U.S. authorities to coordinate and facilitate a dignified, legal, and orderly repatriation process. The team will include Hon. Marial Dongrin Ater, Minister of Finance and Planning; Hon. Johnny Ohisa Damian, Governor of the Bank of South Sudan; and Mr. Elia Kosta Faustino, Director General of the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration (DCRNPI).
The move follows a recent incident involving individuals identified as Kintu Makula and Nemeri Garang, which the South Sudanese government described as “regrettable and isolated.” The government emphasized it is taking full responsibility and has implemented internal measures to prevent similar occurrences.
In the statement, South Sudan also expressed deep gratitude to U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their leadership in immigration matters, reaffirming its commitment to upholding U.S. immigration policies and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
President Salva Kiir Mayardit reiterated his administration’s commitment to maintaining “warm, constructive, and positive engagement” with the United States, particularly in areas of mutual interest such as trade, regional security, investment, oil production, and critical minerals. South Sudan reaffirmed its role as a strategic partner in securing access to resources vital to both countries’ economies and national security.
