Security Alert:  Sudan Security Developments   Location: South Sudan   Event: The U.S. Embassy in South Sudan advises U.S. citizens of ongoing clashes that broke out in neighboring Sudan on April 14, 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The Embassy is tracking developments in Sudan and will share additional information …

Location: Throughout South Sudan Event: Confirmed cases of Sudan Ebolavirus (SUDV) have been reported in Uganda and suspect cases are being investigated in neighboring countries.  U.S. citizens should be prepared for travel disruptions and possible health screenings throughout the region.  Quarantines may be in effect, especially for those exhibiting fevers or other symptoms of SUDV, …

THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN JUBA IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN SOUTH SUDAN. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. September 8, 2022 Security Alert – Increasing Violence in Upper Nile and …

On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida.  Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack …

The U.S. Department of State updated the Travel Advisory for South Sudan on April 19, 2022. South Sudan remains Level 4: Do Not Travel. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to South Sudan to review the most recent travel advisory- ( South Sudan Country Information ), and to exercise extreme caution when traveling in all parts of the country, including Juba.  …

Location:  Juba and throughout South Sudan Event:  Resumption of Routine U.S. Citizen Services (February 8, 2022) On December 23, 2021, U.S. Embassy Juba suspended all routine passport and other consular services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of February 14, 2022, we will begin to re-open routine U.S. citizen services on the following timeline: Beginning February …

Location:  Juba, South Sudan Event:  Increase in vehicular checkpoint activity There has been an increase in vehicular checkpoint activity by local law enforcement and military personnel in Juba.  These officials have conducted searches and seizures at some of these checkpoints and may request money. As a reminder, the travel advisory for South Sudan is Level 4: …

Location: Juba; countrywide Event:  On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States.  Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the …

Location:  Addis Ababa Event:  Ethiopia Travel Restriction of U.S. Government Personnel Due to the Ordered Departure of non-essential personnel from U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, travel to Ethiopia by U.S. State Department employees, including transit, is prohibited without special permission. Actions to Take: Consider taking alternate routes if traveling through Addis Ababa Contact your airline and …

Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy.  This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us.  Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …

Location: Juba and throughout South Sudan Background: According to press reports, the Republic of South Sudan has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.  Effective August 27, 2021, a curfew is in place from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM throughout South Sudan.  The new measures will be enforced by host nation security services. Local Resources: …

Location: Juba and throughout South Sudan Event: Demonstrations are being organized to take place on or around August 30, 2021 throughout the country to protest against the government.  The demonstrations are not approved by the host government.All citizens should exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings, particularly around large crowds or gatherings. Even demonstrations …

Location: South Sudan Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports that members of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) in multiple regions of South Sudan have been threatened by purported youth groups and, in some instances, were subsequently targeted for violence by groups of armed individuals.  Recurring demands by purported youth groups include access to jobs within the organizations, …

Location: Kapoeta region, Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan Event: A youth organization in the Kapoeta region of Eastern Equatoria State has issued a threat against Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working in the region.  Armed groups may attack or attempt to kidnap foreign nationals in the Kapoeta region.  We advise U.S. citizens to not travel to the area. Actions …

Location: Border region of South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: Armed groups may attack or kidnap foreign nationals in the border region of South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).  We advise U.S. citizens to not travel to the area of the South Sudan/DRC border. Actions to …

(February 3, 2021) Location:  Juba, South Sudan Event:  Increase in vehicular checkpoint activity Since January 26, there has been an increase in vehicular checkpoint activity by local law enforcement and military personnel in Juba.  These officials have conducted searches and seizures at some of these checkpoints and may request money. As a reminder, the travel advisory …

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result …

This security alert is being re-sent to correct the location’s name and areas where U.S. citizens are advised to avoid. Location: Renk, South Sudan Event: U.S. Embassy Juba has received reports that a number of youth groups in Renk (Upper Nile State) are involved in the destruction of property belonging to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).  U.S. citizens are …

Location: Renk, South Sudan Event: U.S. Embassy Juba has received reports that a number of youth groups in Renk (Eastern Nile State) are involved in the destruction of property belonging to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the Renk area and remain vigilant as the violence could spread to other areas of South …

Do not travel to South Sudan due to COVID-19, crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for South Sudan due to COVID-19. Travelers to South Sudan may experience border closures, airport closures, travel prohibitions, stay at home orders, business closures, and other emergency …

Location:  South Sudan  Event: Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa on Thursday, May 28, 2020.  The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Thursday, May 28, 2020. The Ethiopian Airlines website is now live and accepting ticket purchases. Purchase your …

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Juba (May 13, 2020) Location:  South Sudan Event: Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa on Thursday, May 14, 2020. The Ethiopian Airlines website is live.  The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Thursday, May 14, 2020. …

Location:  South Sudan Event: Flight Departure Confirmed from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, May 1, 2020. The Ethiopian Airlines website is live.  The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, May 1, 2020. The Ethiopian Airlines website is now live …

Location:  South Sudan  Event: Possible Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, May 1, 2020. The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed the possible availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, May 1, 2020. The Ethiopian Airlines website does not currently show the flight as available.  Typically, Ethiopian …

Location:  South Sudan  Event: Ethiopian Airlines Flight from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, April 24, 2020 is cancelled  The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed that the planned Ethiopian Airlines flight on Friday, April 24, 2020 has been cancelled.  The U.S. Embassy is coordinating with Ethiopian Airlines for a possible future flight. If you have questions, please …

Location:  South Sudan    Event: Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, April 24, 2020    The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, April 24, 2020.  This flight may be cancelled at any time. This flight …

Location:  South Sudan    Event: Possible Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, April 24, 2020.   The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed the possible availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, April 24, 2020.   The Ethiopian Airlines website does not …

Location:  South Sudan  Event: Possible Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, April 24, 2020. The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed the possible availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, April 24, 2020. The Ethiopian Airlines website does not currently show the flight as available.  Typically, Ethiopian …

Location:  South Sudan     Event: Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, April 17, 2020. The Ethiopian Airlines website is live.    The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, April 17, 2020.   The Ethiopian …

Location: South Sudan Event: Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, April 10, 2020  The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Friday, April 10, 2020.  This flight may be cancelled at any time. This flight may be delayed or …

Location:  South Sudan Event: The Government of South Sudan confirmed one case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Sudan. On April 5, 2020, the government of the Republic of South Sudan announced it confirmed one case of coronavirus (COVID-19) on April 4, 2020. Background: On March 24, 2020, the Republic of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, based on direction …

Location:  South Sudan Event: The Government of South Sudan confirmed one case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Sudan. On April 5, 2020, the government of the Republic of South Sudan announced it confirmed one case of coronavirus (COVID-19) on April 4, 2020. Background:  On March 24, 2020, the Republic of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, based on …

Location:  South Sudan  Event: The U.S. Embassy continues to coordinate for transportation out of South Sudan. As of April 4, 2020, there will be no scheduled flights departing South Sudan. The U.S. Embassy continues to pursue alternative options. U.S. citizens should regularly check their email for updates, as changes can come quickly and with no notice. If the …

Location:  South Sudan   Event: Cancelled Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa on April 2, 2020   The Ethiopian Airlines flight from Juba to Addis Ababa on Thursday, April 2, 2020 was cancelled. The U.S. Embassy is working with Ethiopian Airlines to gain flight approval for an alternate date. Flight availability is not guaranteed and can be cancelled at …

Location:  South Sudan  Event: Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa on April 2, 2020  The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  Currently, this is the only way to depart South Sudan.  The U.S. Embassy advises that this …

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Juba (March 31, 2020) Location:  South Sudan  Event: Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa on April 2, 2020 The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Currently, this is the only way to …

Location:  South Sudan Event: Possible Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa (March 31, 2020) The U.S. Embassy in Juba is currently coordinating for seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  This flight is not yet confirmed, and this information is shared for planning purposes only. Airline: …

Location:  South Sudan   Event: There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in South Sudan.   On March 24, 2020, the Republic of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, based on direction of the South Sudanese High-level Task Force on COVID-19, closed Juba International Airport to all international flights, with limited exceptions including for cargo …

Location:  South Sudan   Event: Flight Departure from Juba to Addis Ababa (March 28, 2020)   The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Saturday, March 28, 2020:   Airline: Ethiopian, flight ET 355 Departure time: 4:50 pm (1650), 28 …

Location:  South Sudan  Event: There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in South Sudan. On March 24, 2020, the Republic of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, based on direction of the South Sudanese High-level Task Force on COVID-19, closed Juba International Airport to all international flights, with limited exceptions including for cargo and humanitarian flights. The …

Location: Juba, South Sudan Event: On March 24, 2020, the Republic of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, based on direction of the South Sudanese High-level Task Force on COVID-19, closed Juba International Airport to all international flights. U.S. citizens in South Sudan who have been unable to return to the United States due to the …

Location: Juba, South Sudan  Event:There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in South Sudan. The government of the Republic of South Sudan has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. …

COVID-19 Information Last updated:   07/25/2022 ***  As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.  Starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 12, 2022, the …

Security Alert–U.S. Embassy Juba, South Sudan (January 31, 2020) Location: Juba & country-wide Event:  Recent information suggests terrorists continue to actively plot attacks against the U.S. Embassy and U.S. government personnel.  They may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, and other areas where large crowds gather and westerners frequent. Actions to …

January 7, 2020 Location: Juba, South Sudan Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware …

Location: Juba Event: Unconfirmed calls for demonstrations in Juba have been reported for Thursday, May 16 starting in Freedom Square. There has been an increase in security forces throughout Juba. Road closures and impeded traffic flow could occur. U.S. Embassy personnel movements will be restricted from Wednesday evening until Friday morning Actions to Take:  Avoid …

Location: Juba Event: This is an update to a previous security alert. On October 31, the Government of South Sudan will host a gathering of regional leaders and other dignitaries to celebrate the signing of the Revitalized – Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). Between October 28-November …

Location:  Juba Event:  On October 30, the Government of South Sudan will host a gathering of regional leaders and other dignitaries to celebrate the signing of the Revitalized – Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS).  Between October 28-31, heightened security is expected throughout Juba. Road closures are …

Location: Juba, South Sudan Event: Post has received reports of an armed standoff at a prison located within the National Security Services headquarters (known as the Blue House). We recommend that all U.S. citizens avoid this area (southwestern Juba) and the roads leading to it. Actions to Take: Curtail or limit travel to these areas. …

September 10, 2018 Location: South Sudan Event: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reports an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the provinces of North Kivu and the southern part of Ituri. The northern portion of Ituri province borders South Sudan’s Yei River state. No suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola have been reported …

Location: Juba, South Sudan Event: Due to the reports of violence in the area, effective immediately and until further notice, The Embassy will limit travel to UN House to official travel only and travel to the Protection of Citizens (POC) camps One and Three in Juba is no longer authorized. Actions to Take: Curtail or …

Do not travel to South Sudan due to crime and armed conflict. Violent crime, such as carjackings, shootings, ambushes, assaults, robberies, and kidnappings is common throughout South Sudan, including Juba. Armed conflict is ongoing throughout the country and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups, and weapons are readily available to the population.  In …

Location: Juba, South Sudan Event: Effective immediately and until further notice, the Embassy’s curfew for both official and unofficial travel within Juba has returned to 8:30 p.m. Actions to Take: * Use caution when walking or driving at night. * Carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport with a current South Sudan visa. * Monitor …

Location: Juba, South Sudan Event: Effective immediately and until further notice, the Embassy’s curfew for unofficial travel has been changed from 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Embassy’s curfew for official travel remains 8:30 p.m. Actions to Take: · Use caution when walking or driving at night. · Carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport …

Location: Juba, South Sudan Event: Following incidents this week of armed altercations in the Luri district, approximately eight miles west of Juba, there has been heightened screening of vehicles and people at security checkpoints around Juba. ·        Effective immediately and until 6:30 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2018, the Embassy’s curfew has been temporarily changed from 8:30 …

Location:  Throughout South Sudan Event:  Demonstrations are being organized in several locations throughout the country to protest the recent announcement of the U.S. arms embargo. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstration. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. Monitor local media for updates. Keep a low profile. …

Location: Dr. John Garang Mausoleum walking towards the U.S. Embassy located on Kololo Road. Currently outside the U.S. Embassy. Event: Eye witness accounts estimated a crowd between 500 and 2,000 assembling this morning and moving towards the U.S. Embassy. There is no announced timeframe for the demonstration. The Embassy has been informed that anti-U.S. protests …