Tuan Phan, a Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan under a controversial Trump administration program, has been repatriated to Vietnam. Phan was among eight men with U.S. criminal convictions sent to South Sudan, a country with a poor human rights record, raising concerns about their treatment.
South Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the repatriation of Tuan Phan, a 44-year-old US citizen. Phan arrived in Juba in July 2025 after a Supreme Court ruling greenlit his removal. He had served his prison sentence in the US for criminal convictions before being taken into custody last year.
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) stated that 2.4 million refugees will require resettlement in 2025, a figure down 6% from last year. This comes as several countries, including the US, have significantly reduced their resettlement quotas, creating a dire shortage of options for those unable to return home.
South Sudan's military is accused of widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, including homes, hospitals, and markets, during its counteroffensive in Jonglei State. Residents and an analysis group point to the army as responsible for targeted destruction, pushing tens of thousands towards famine. Government officials have not responded to specific allegations.
The UAE has suspended new visas for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to Ebola outbreaks, effective June 6, with entry allowed only for those outside affected countries for over 21 days.
Over 565 Indian peacekeepers, including 53 women, serving with UNMISS in South Sudan have been honored for their dedication to protecting civilians and supporting peacebuilding. India is the second-largest contributor to UN peacekeeping.
India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to the WHO declaring the Bundibugyo Ebola strain outbreak a public health emergency.
WHO declared a public health emergency over Ebola, warning of fast-spreading diseases. India advised citizens to avoid travel to DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan due to outbreaks, with 867 cases and 204 deaths reported in Congo.
India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan due to the Ebola outbreak. The WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026, with Africa CDC also declaring it a PHECS.
US authorities have banned green-card holders who traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last 21 days from entering the country to prevent Ebola spread. The order, initially for 30 days, exempts US citizens and aims to balance public health with resource management.
The US CDC has suspended entry for foreign nationals who visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days, citing the Ebola outbreak. The ban lasts 30 days, with stricter screening for returning US citizens and residents.
The US will divert all flights from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan to Washington Dulles Airport for enhanced health screenings due to the Ebola outbreak. This follows an incident where a passenger from DRC was mistakenly boarded.
Critics argue a US travel ban on travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan amid an Ebola outbreak could worsen the situation by hindering aid and discouraging transparency. Africa CDC and Amref Health Africa advocate for investing in source control over restrictive measures.
The US will grant an exemption to its Ebola-related entry ban for the Democratic Republic of the Congo's football team, allowing them to participate in the World Cup. The team begins their campaign in Texas on June 17.
EnComm Aviation says the firm’s action has cut off vital support for crisis-hit countries including South Sudan and the DRCBritain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, is facing a £120m lawsuit after scrapping support for aircraft used to deliver aid to some of the world’s neediest countries.EnComm Aviation, a Kenya-based aid cargo operator, claims the decision forced the cancellation of humanitarian contracts and reduced supplies to South Sudan, now threatened by famine, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), among others. Continue reading...
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
A small plane crashed on Monday in South Sudan near the capital Juba, killing all 13 passengers and the pilot, local officials said. On top of instability, conflict and poverty, South Sudan also lacks reliable transport infrastructure with frequent plane crashes attributed to overloading and bad weather. The plane was a Cessna that departed Juba International Airport at 9.15am local time and crashed about 20km (12 miles) from the capital with no survivors, the South Sudanese Civil Aviation...
