U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on South Sudan Officials

U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on South Sudan Officials

The United States announced visa restrictions on South Sudanese transitional government members for thwarting peace processes, violating ceasefire agreements, and engaging in corruption related to the ongoing conflict. These measures reflect U.S. dissatisfaction with the lack of progress towards peace in the region, as stated by spokesperson Tommy Pigott.

US imposes visa restrictions on officials who have 'undermined peace in South Sudan'

'We will continue to use all tools available to expose and promote accountability for members of the transitional government,' says State Department

US to impose visa restrictions on members of South Sudan's transitional government

The United States on Tuesday said it was taking steps to impose visa restrictions on members of South Sudan's transitional government.

US Imposes Visa Ban On South Sudan Officials Over Peace Deal Violations

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on members of South Sudan’s transitional government, accusing them of undermining peace efforts, obstructing a ceasefire agreement and engaging in corruption that has worsened the country’s conflict. The sanctions were announced on Tuesday by the U.S. State Department, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio authorising the restrictions against officials linked to the troubled peace process. In a state…

US imposes visa restrictions on South Sudan officials

The United States announced on Tuesday that it is imposing visa restrictions on members of South Sudan’s transitional government, accusing them of undermining peace efforts and fueling conflict through corruption and violations of the ceasefire agreement. U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statement that the targeted individuals had “undermined peace in South Sudan,” including by obstructing the ceasefire deal and engaging…

U.S. announces visa restrictions for individuals undermining South Sudan peace - Radio Tamazuj

The United States Department of State on Tuesday announced targeted visa restrictions for individuals involved in undermining peace in South Sudan. A press statement signed by Thomas “Tommy” Pigott, the Department’s spokesperson, did not immediately name the targeted individuals, but said the Transitional Government of South Sudan has, for years, impeded implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republi…