Read the full Business Advisory here: South Sudan Business Advisory – United States Department of State August 14, 2023 Summary: The Department of State, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Commerce are issuing this advisory to highlight risks for U.S. businesses, individuals, and other persons, including academic institutions, research service providers, and investors (hereafter “businesses and individuals”) conducting or contemplating business in South Sudan.  …

Troika Statement at Plenary of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) August 10, 2023 Mr. Chairperson, I would like to make a statement on behalf of the Troika. Today, we mark over a year since the transitional government announced a 24-month extension to the Transitional Period. The transitional government justified a 24-month extension …

  July 30, 2023 July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP), and we note with grave concern instances of trafficking that continue to occur in South Sudan, including those involving sexual and gender-based violence.  Cases of TIP in South Sudan include abductions of women and children, the recruitment and use of child …

The Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP Report) is the U.S. government’s principal diplomatic and diagnostic tool to guide relations with foreign governments on human trafficking. It is the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-trafficking efforts and reflects the U.S. government’s commitment to global leadership on those key human rights, law enforcement, and national security …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                    May 2, 2023 Joint Statement on Christopher Allen by the Embassies of the United States of America and of the United Kingdom in Juba, South Sudan  On World Press Freedom Day, the U.S. and U.K. Embassies in Juba renew their calls for the transitional Government of South Sudan to conduct a …

SOLICITATION NOTICE Solicitation Number                         19SS3023Q0003 Procurement Type:                          Solicitation Title:                                                  OpenNet Extension NEC Site Closing Date:                                    Tuesday, May 16, 2023 (11:59 pm South Sudan time) U.S. Embassy Juba has a requirement for OpenNet Extension and VOIP between the Embassy and U.S. Embassy Annex location. The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with four one-year option periods, …

December 16, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom (the Troika) and the European Union. Begin Text. Members of the Troika and EU are deeply concerned by an escalation in violence in Upper Nile and Jonglei, South Sudan, where …

The Immigration Act of 1990 established the Diversity Visa (DV) program, which makes up to 55,000 immigrant visas available through random selection. The program allows those from countries with low immigration rates to the United States; to enter for a chance to apply for a U.S. immigrant visa. To apply for this visa, follow the …

Statement by the Troika on Conflict in Upper Nile and Accountability for Violence September 29, 2022 The Troika is deeply concerned by the ongoing violence in Upper Nile state. Innocent civilians are again bearing the biggest cost, with tens of thousands displaced. This additional and unnecessary strain on an already stretched humanitarian system will only …

The United States Embassy strongly condemns the September 19 killing of Dr. Daniel Deng Gatluak, a World Health Organization (WHO) health worker, who was working in Bentiu, Unity State. Far too many aid workers have been killed in South Sudan.  More must be done to protect the workers who deliver valuable and life-saving services to …

The United States Embassy in Juba is pleased to announce the arrival of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for South Sudan Kate Crawford, following the departure last month of former Mission Director Haven Cruz-Hubbard, who served as the head of USAID operations in South Sudan for the past two years. U.S. Ambassador …

Ambassador Adler met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit on September 1. They discussed a range of issues, including the recent graduation of the first batch of the Necessary Unified Forces, R-ARCSS implementation, and bilateral relations.

The United States Embassy in Juba warmly welcomes the arrival of Ambassador Michael J. Adler to South Sudan.  He is the fourth U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan.  Ambassador Adler arrived in Juba on August 23 and presented his credentials to President Salva Kiir Mayardit the following day. After confirmation by the United …

The Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) concluded that the Commissioners of Koch and Mayendit are responsible for instigating violence in Leer County that resulted in the murder of women and children, mass rape, and destruction of villages and health care facilities. Why hasn’t the government removed them from their positions …

A Statement by Chargé d’Affaires David Renz, U.S. Embassy, Juba, South Sudan Today is World Press Freedom Day, commemorated annually since 1993.  May 3 is an occasion for all sectors of society – media representatives, civil society leaders, government officials, security personnel, academicians, and others – to discuss the state of press freedom, protection of …

Following our statement of 23 March 2022, the Troika countries (United States, United Kingdom and Norway) welcome the announcement by the Parties on their recent agreement to progress the implementation of the security arrangements set out in Chapter II of the Revitalized Agreement for Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).  We commend the spirit …

The Troika countries (United States, United Kingdom, and Norway) condemn the reported attacks by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) on Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) positions in Jekau and other towns in Maiwut County, Upper Nile State beginning the weekend of March 19-20. These incidents follow a series of reported attacks across Unity …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joint Statement by U.S. Embassy Juba and U.S. Embassy Khartoum  The United States notes with great concern the recent escalation of violence in Abyei and Agok.  We offer our condolences to the families of those killed in the violence.  The United States supports expanded patrols in Abyei by the United Nations Interim …

The recent important appointments related to South Sudan’s economic management come at a critical time for the reform process, as South Sudan is preparing to exit an IMF Staff Monitored Program and hopes to access a new loan in coming months.  The Troika underscores that a faster pace is needed in the implementation of Public …

Overview Protecting and supporting human rights defenders is a key priority of U.S. foreign policy. Because human rights defenders seek to hold their governments accountable to protect universally recognized human rights, defenders are often harassed, detained, interrogated, imprisoned, tortured, and even killed for doing their work. The Department’s objective is to enable human rights defenders …

On May 12, 2021, Secretary of State Antony Blinken rolled out the 23rd International Religious Freedom Report. The report covers the status of religious freedom in countries around the world and U.S. efforts to promote religious freedom. Secretary Blinken noted the following in his remarks : “Let me just say a few words about why this …

Last month, the Biden Administration released Interim National Security Strategic Guidance to convey how America will engage with the world.  The document includes the following section on Africa (on page 11): “We will also continue to build partnerships in Africa, investing in civil society and strengthening long-standing political, economic, and cultural connections. We will partner …

Statement by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Jon F. Danilowicz on Recent Events at the U.S. Capitol The United States Congress has completed its Constitutionally mandated count of the Electoral College vote and affirmed the election of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris.  They will be sworn into office and a peaceful transfer of power …

To Friends and Colleagues and, most especially, to the People of South Sudan: Happy Fourth of July – American Independence Day.  On behalf of the United States, I hope this occasion finds you and your loved ones healthy and well, and perhaps thinking ahead to South Sudan’s own Independence Day on July 9.  During a …

The U.S. Embassy in South Sudan extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the passengers and crew aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight 302.