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South Sudan: Statement by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Elizabeth Campbell

The United States is deeply disappointed by the transitional government’s lack of progress toward creating the conditions necessary for genuine and peaceful elections

National Security Council Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs Josh Black and I visited Juba, South Sudan from July 16-19 where we met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit, other senior transitional government officials, civil society representatives, United Nations and diplomatic community partners, and humanitarian aid…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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U.S. Embassy Statement on World Press Freedom Day – May 3

Defending free press means granting journalists access to information, and protecting journalists from retaliation, harassment, and unlawful detention

On this 31st anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we urge South Sudan’s transitional government to safeguard civic and political space and to defend the rights of journalists to bravely pursue the truth. A free and independent press is fundamental to a free society and essential to transparent and good governance. Defending…

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Statement by the United States Embassy on the March 30 Arrest of Kalisto Ladu

His detention is yet another example of the South Sudanese transitional government’s failure to open civic and political space for its citizens

The U.S. Embassy condemns the utter lack of transparency and due process in the March 30 arrest of former Juba mayor Kalisto Ladu by security personnel in South Sudan. His detention is yet another example of the South Sudanese transitional government’s failure to open civic and political space for its citizens. …

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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South Sudan: Troika Statement on Attacks on United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and in the Abyei Region, January 27 and 28, 2024

All leaders who have influence with involved communities and who fail to use it to support peace are demonstrating their disregard for the interests of their people

The Embassies of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemn the series of armed attacks on January 27 and 28 on a United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) base and on UNISFA personnel that led to the deaths of two peacekeepers, injuries to several other…

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South Sudan: Remarks from Ambassador Michael J. Adler on behalf of the Troika following a January 8 Meeting with Ministers of Presidential and Foreign Affairs

We urge all of South Sudan’s leaders to take these necessary steps, and we urge them to reject violence as a tool for competition

Our engagement to support the people of what is today South Sudan began decades ago, and it began truly as people-to-people engagement. It was and remains based on values including peace, human rights, democracy, and people’s right to a government that is responsive to their needs, not to that of a…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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Joint Statement by the Embassies of Canada, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States

Leaders and all those in positions of power and influence must unequivocally renounce the use of violence to resolve political differences

This month marks the tenth anniversary of the outbreak of South Sudan’s civil war.  We remember all who lost their lives and suffered as a result.  The conflict was a profound tragedy for the people of South Sudan, who had gained their independence amidst great international celebration only two years…

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Statement on Attack on Aid Workers in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan

Two drivers were killed in the senseless attack and a third was injured

The U.S. Embassy joins UNICEF in strongly condemning the September 23 attack on a convoy of trucks returning from delivering aid to children and their families in Yei, Central Equatoria State. Two drivers were killed in the senseless attack and a third was injured. Critical humanitarian resources were also destroyed.  We…

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United States (U.S.) Government Marks International Women’s Day

In South Sudan, the U.S. Government has long championed empowerment, education, and equity for women and girls

The U.S. Government joins the people of South Sudan in celebrating International Women’s Day, which is marked annually on March 8 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s United Nations theme is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” The U.S. Government is committed to achieving…

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Statement by the Troika

South Sudanese transitional leaders and political actors in Juba bear responsibility for ensuring the continued safe access and delivery of humanitarian assistance

The Troika Embassies (Norway, the United States, and the United Kingdom) will always stand with those who call and work for peace in South Sudan. In that regard, we note with grave concern indications of preparation for renewed fighting in Upper Nile State. South Sudanese transitional leaders and political actors in…

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Ambassador Adler Honors Graduates of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Partnership That Empowers Young Women

This public-private partnership highlights the important role of South Sudan’s private sector in building gender equity and providing life-changing opportunities for young women of diverse backgrounds

The U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Michael J. Adler today presented certificates to seven graduates of a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) activity funded through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This program empowers adolescent girls and young women with income-generating skills—and for those selected through…