Statement on Cessation of Hostilities violations

Statement on Cessation of Hostilities violations: The Troika Heads of Mission of the United Kingdom, United States, and Norway share the deep concern recently expressed by IGAD Council of Ministers Chairman Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu about violations of the December 21 Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) agreement. The Troika strongly condemns these…

Statement by the Troika and Canada Regarding Continuing Violence in South Sudan

The Troika and Canada are deeply concerned about recent actions taken by the government and by the armed opposition that exacerbate the immense security and related humanitarian crises in South Sudan

The Troika and Canada are deeply concerned about recent actions taken by the government and by the armed opposition that exacerbate the immense security and related humanitarian crises in South Sudan. As South Sudanese across the country look forward to the Easter holiday, traditionally a time of reconciliation and redemption, they…

U.S. Embassy Supports Blood Donation Drive for Surgical Campaign

The purpose is to ensure an adequate amount of blood is available for the MRDC/Juba Teaching Hospital Surgical Campaign, April 7 through April 15

The US Embassy in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health’s National Transfusion Center of Juba hosted a Blood Drive on April 5, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In total over 20 pints of blood was donated by staffers at the U. S. Embassy including the Ambassador. The purpose is…

Joint Local Statement on the Killing of Aid Workers in South Sudan

The Heads of Mission call upon the Government of the Republic of South Sudan to thoroughly investigate this outrageous attack to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice

The European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden, The United Kingdom, and the Heads of Mission of Canada, China, Japan, Norway, Switzerland and the United States issue the following statement in South Sudan: The Heads of Mission strongly condemn and deplore the…

Message to the Congress Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to South Sudan

Message of President Donald J. Trump to the Congress of the United States: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal…

U.S. Reassures Support for South Sudan

The United States reiterates its long-held view that there is no military solution to the political crisis in South Sudan, and renews its call upon all parties to the conflict to end military operations immediately

The United States does not provide training, equipment or any other type of support to opposition forces seeking to overthrow the government of South Sudan. Recent assertions in local media that the United States is providing such support are false, baseless and not in the interest of peace in South Sudan.…

On World Wildlife Day, U.S. Government Outlines Losses and Protection Efforts

"South Sudan's wildlife populations are a priceless resource for the country and for our shared global heritage," said U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Molly Phee

The U.S. today joins countries around the world in support of World Wildlife Day. Established by the United Nations in 2013, March 3 is a day designated to celebrate the world's biodiversity and to raise awareness about the need to protect this precious resource. The theme of this year's World Wildlife Day…

Clarification regarding U.S. Assistance to South Sudan

Following the outbreak of the conflict in December 2013, the U.S. government suspended its program of non-lethal assistance to the SPLA

The U.S. Embassy seeks to clarify the status of U.S. military assistance to South Sudan. Following the outbreak of the conflict in December 2013, the U.S. government suspended its program of non-lethal assistance to the SPLA. This program, which operated from 2006-2013, was designed to help professionalize the SPLA and was developed…

Unrest in South Sudan

Both the SPLA/M-In Government and the SPLA/M-In Opposition declared a ceasefire on July 11, but the situation remains tense.  The U.S. government brought assets in to Juba on July 12 to implement the decision for a reduction in embassy staff (known as an "ordered departure") and to provide support to…

Commemoration of Eid-al-Fitr

Eid-al-Fitr commemorates the end of Ramadan, a time when Muslims reflect spiritually, build community, and aid those in need. This joyous holiday reminds all of us of the urgent task to advance peace by bridging the gaps that can divide us. Today we wish all of our Muslim friends in South Sudan: Eid…