South Sudan

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), delaying expiration dates until July 17 and July 24. The extension follows a Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Trump administration to end TPS for Haiti and Syria but precedes alignment with lower court orders blocking deportations.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries affected by disaster and violence, delaying expiration dates until July 17 and July 24. The Supreme Court ruled in June that the Trump administration could end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, but lower courts had not yet aligned with this decision, maintaining deportation protections for now.

The Department of Homeland Security extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries affected by disaster and violence, delaying expiration dates set to align with a Supreme Court ruling that allows quicker deportations. The decision postpones the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians until July 24 and for nationals of six other countries until July 17, as lower courts have yet to align with the high court's order.

The UN is implementing a plan in South Sudan's Eastern Equatoria state to protect thousands from an impending drought. The initiative aims to mitigate the worst impacts before they occur.

The U.S. extended work permits for immigrants with temporary protected status from Haiti and six other countries. The extensions were announced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, part of the Department of Homeland Security, hours before the permits were set to expire.

The Department of Homeland Security extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries affected by disaster and violence, conflicting with federal court orders that had not yet aligned with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing faster deportations. The Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria, but lower courts maintained deportation stays, leaving TPS protections in place until those courts lift them.

South Sudan marks its 15th anniversary of independence, achieved after decades of war with Sudan, a 2005 peace agreement, and a 2011 referendum where nearly 99% voted for statehood. However, the country faces renewed conflict, economic collapse, and political deadlock.

The article examines South Sudan's 15 years of independence since liberating from Khartoum, focusing on its impact on the 12 million population. AJLabs uses maps and charts to analyze this period.

South Sudan is dealing with a stalled peace process, worsening humanitarian needs, and economic difficulties 15 years after gaining independence. These challenges continue to hinder the nation's stability and development.

South Sudan's 2011 independence from Sudan ended the north-south civil war but did not resolve internal power struggles over revenue and coercion. The political elite have found ways to profit from both peace and conflict in the newly independent state.

South Sudan's 2011 independence ended the north-south civil war but did not resolve internal power struggles over revenue and coercion. The political elite have found ways to profit from both peace and war in the newly independent state.

When civil war broke out in South Sudan in December 2013, civil servants became central to a political and economic crisis. The article explores why these civil servants did not resign despite the conflict.

A government-appointed county commissioner in South Sudan’s Jonglei State was killed by opposition forces, escalating violence in Akobo County. The conflict involves competing claims over the county commissioner role and undermines the 2018 peace agreement. Both sides report casualties, with the opposition briefly seizing an area before government reinforcements arrived.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has exceeded 1,000 cases, with no vaccine or cure available. DRC's top Ebola scientist, Muyembe, expresses hope for treating the epidemic, which has spread to Uganda and raised concerns about reaching South Sudan.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to cancel Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from seven countries, potentially leading to their deportation. The administration now has authority to review TPS designations for other countries.

DR Congo has confirmed 1,307 Ebola cases, including 377 deaths. The outbreak has spread to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, which borders South Sudan and the Central African Republic (CAR).

South Sudan's sexual violence crisis is highlighted as a persistent issue beyond wartime, revealing failures by the state, peacekeeping missions, and justice mechanisms in protecting civilians. The article underscores systemic shortcomings in safeguarding vulnerable populations.

South Sudan faces a persistent sexual violence crisis that is not solely a wartime issue. The crisis highlights serious failures by the state, peacekeeping missions, and justice mechanisms in protecting civilians.

A 54-year-old woman from Kerala who returned from South Sudan via Uganda last week was discharged after Ebola tests returned negative.

A Vietnamese national was repatriated to Vietnam after being deported to South Sudan under Donald Trump’s third-country deportation programme. South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the repatriation of Tuan Phan, stating he remained healthy during his over a year in detention.

A Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program was repatriated to Vietnam after over a year in detention. The individual, part of a group of eight men with U.S. criminal convictions, was held in South Sudan alongside others from Cuba, Myanmar, and Laos, with concerns raised about detention conditions and human rights compliance.

A Vietnamese national was deported to South Sudan under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program and repatriated to Vietnam after over a year in detention. The repatriation occurred following months of detention in South Sudan.

A businessman was abducted in Kenya after revealing alleged diversion of state funds via a payments platform. The revelations are linked to South Sudan.

A UN report found 38,558 verified violations against children in conflict zones in 2025, with government forces responsible for a majority of cases for the first time. Israeli forces topped the list with 12,445 violations, followed by Congo and Myanmar. The report highlighted 24,174 children affected, including 6,266 killings and 7,958 injuries, with Palestinian children in Gaza and Israeli children among the casualties.

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 global hotspots, including Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, and Gaza, due to conflict, funding shortages, and climate shocks. The U.S. pledged $800 million to the World Food Program, but its $10 billion 2026 funding appeal remains underfunded.

Turkey's Michelin chefs are struggling due to high inflation, with food price inflation reaching 35%, the fourth highest globally after Venezuela, Iran, and South Sudan.

Government and opposition forces are accused of burning villages and causing mass displacement in South Sudan’s Jonglei. The destruction has led to hospitals being silenced and widespread displacement.

The U.S. State Department announced enhanced Ebola screenings at four airports for passengers who visited Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda in the last 21 days. The measure aims to prevent the spread of the virus.

The U.S. State Department announced enhanced Ebola screenings at four U.S. airports for passengers who traveled to Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda in the past 21 days. The measure aims to prevent the spread of the virus amid an outbreak in the region.

Americans returning from the Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda within 21 days must use three designated U.S. airports for enhanced Ebola screening during an outbreak in these countries. The affected airports include Washington Dulles International, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, and Houston George Bush Intercontinental.

The author traveled through Uganda during new U.S. restrictions targeting Ebola outbreaks in Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and South Sudan. They expressed no health concerns, noting the outbreak's epicenter in DRC's Ituri province was 200 miles away.

The Trump administration announced a travel ban barring U.S. lawful permanent residents and non-citizens who have recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan amid an escalating Ebola outbreak. The WHO reports over 1,000 cases and 234 deaths in the DRC, but the numbers are considered undercounts. Uganda and South Sudan have reported minimal cases, raising questions about the ban's rationale.

Federal officials expanded the Ebola screening program for travelers from Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda, adding a third U.S. airport to the entry list. Passengers arriving in the U.S. who visited these countries within 21 days are subject to enhanced screening.

Canada and the Bahamas have temporarily banned travel for residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak. The measures aim to prevent the spread of the epidemic, which is primarily affecting parts of Africa.

The CDC has expanded enhanced Ebola screening to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for travelers arriving from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to a recent Ebola outbreak. This measure is part of the federal government's emergency public health response.

The US temporarily bans green-card holders from entering the country if they have traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last 21 days to prevent the spread of Ebola. The policy expands previous restrictions that exempted US citizens and lawful permanent residents but now includes them under specific travel conditions.

The Trump administration expanded travel restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak, temporarily barring entry for lawful permanent residents who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days. The policy update was managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The U.S. has implemented new travel restrictions prohibiting entry to non-American passport holders who have visited Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past three weeks due to an Ebola outbreak. Dr. Céline Gounder, an infectious disease specialist with experience from the West African Ebola epidemic, provides expert analysis on the situation.

The US has implemented a travel ban on people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan in response to an Ebola outbreak declared a public health emergency of international concern. Critics, including Africa CDC, argue the restriction could worsen the situation and perpetuate global health inequities rather than effectively containing the disease.

The Department of Homeland Security announced new arrival restrictions for individuals who recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak. These restrictions aim to prevent the spread of the disease to the United States.