The United States has imposed visa restrictions on South Sudan’s transitional government officials over allegations of undermining the 2018 peace agreement, corruption and human rights abuses.
According to Peoples Gazette, the United States has announced visa restrictions on members of South Sudan’s transitional government, accusing senior officials of obstructing the implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan and deepening the country’s political instability.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the restrictions were imposed under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows Washington to deny visas to foreign nationals whose conduct is considered harmful to US foreign policy interests.
“The United States will continue to stand with the South Sudanese people, who want to live in peace and dignity,” the statement read.
Washington also accused corrupt officials and entities, including Crawford Capital Ltd, of looting the country’s treasury and misusing foreign aid. The US further alleged that military operations by forces loyal to President Salva Kiir displaced approximately 300,000 people in northern Jonglei State, raising famine risks.
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