SOUTH SUDAN

Jul 06 2025POLITICS

Eight Men Sent Back to Dangerous South Sudan

Eight men were recently sent back to South Sudan, a country known for its instability and violence. These men had been living in the United States but were deported after facing legal troubles. The journey to their deportation was not straightforward. They were first taken to a military base in Djibouti, where they stayed for weeks while their cases were being decide...

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May 22 2025POLITICS

South Sudan: Unwanted Migrants in a Failing State

South Sudan is in the spotlight again, but this time it's not about its own struggles. The U. S. is facing questions about sending migrants to a country that's already on the brink. The U. S. government has been expelling immigrants convicted of crimes, but it's not clear where they're being sent. Some believe South Sudan is the destination, which raises serious conc...

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Unseen Destinations: The Push to Deport Migrants to South Sudan

The Trump administration has been quietly working on a plan to send migrants to South Sudan. This move has sparked concern among immigration lawyers, who have taken action to stop it. They have asked a federal judge in Massachusetts to block these deportations and bring back anyone already sent to South Sudan. The lawyers are worried about the safety of these migran...

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Apr 07 2025SPORTS

South Sudanese Students Face Uncertain Future

A recent policy change by the U. S. government has put South Sudanese students, including a star basketball player, in a tough spot. The U. S. government has decided to cancel all visas for South Sudanese citizens. This decision came after the South Sudanese government failed to take back its citizens who were deported from the U. S. in a timely manner. This policy c...

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

South Sudanese Visa Holders Face Sudden Restrictions

The Trump administration has made a bold move. It has decided to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese citizens. This decision came after the transitional government of South Sudan failed to promptly accept its citizens being deported from the United States. The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced this decision. He also mentioned that no new visas would be ...

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Apr 06 2025SPORTS

Duke's Basketball Star Faces Uncertain Future

A young basketball sensation from Duke University is in a tough spot. Khaman Maluach, a freshman center for the Duke Blue Devils, might have to leave the country. This is because of a new rule from the State Department. The rule targets people from South Sudan who have visas to stay in the US. This news came out just before Duke's big game against Houston. The Blue D...

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy and Parasites: A Hidden Problem in South Sudan

Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but in South Sudan, it could also be a hidden danger zone for an unusual threat. Onchocerciasis is a disease that can be a big problem in some parts of Africa. South Sudan is one of the worst affected countries. Imagine a tiny parasite called Onchocerca volvulus. It is so small that you can't even see it with t...

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Mental Health of South Sudanese Refugees: A Closer Look

South Sudan has been through a lot of conflict and people have been forced to leave their homes, both within the country and internationally. This has led to many different studies on mental health issues caused by trauma. Some studies show very different results, which can be confusing. To make sense of it all, researchers looked at many of these studies and did som...

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