Helpless S.Sudan Apologizes To U.S. Over Deportation Dispute, Sends Delegation To Go & Kneel For ‘god ‘ Trump

Posted on 21 April 2025 by TheSpy Uganda 0

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The Government of South Sudan has formally apologized to the United States following a diplomatic dispute over the deportation of a Congolese national mistakenly identified as South Sudanese. The incident, which led to the temporary revocation of U.S. visas for South Sudanese passport holders, prompted a swift response from Juba, including renewed commitments to cooperate on immigration matters and broader strategic engagement.

The dispute began on April 6, when U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States would suspend visa issuance for South Sudanese nationals. The move was in response to South Sudan’s refusal to accept a deportee, identified by U.S. authorities as a South Sudanese citizen named Nimeri Garang. Upon his arrival in Juba, however, South Sudanese officials determined that the individual was actually a national of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), whose true identity is Makula Kintu. He was subsequently returned to the U.S.

Under mounting diplomatic pressure, South Sudan reversed its decision and permitted Kintu’s re-entry on April 9. This marked a step toward de-escalating tensions with Washington.

On April 13, Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel issued a statement expressing regret over the incident and reaffirming South Sudan’s commitment to upholding international protocols and strengthening ties with the United States.

“The Government of South Sudan wishes to express its respect and appreciation to President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their leadership and continued commitment to enforcing U.S. immigration policy,” the statement read. “We apologize for any inconvenience caused to the United States and reiterate our desire to resolve this issue swiftly and in a spirit of cooperation.”

To further demonstrate goodwill, the Vice President emphasized South Sudan’s willingness to engage with the U.S. on key areas of mutual interest—including trade, investment, regional security, and critical minerals. He also drew parallels to recent diplomatic overtures by DRC President Félix Tshisekedi, who has offered mineral resources to support U.S. interests in Africa.

“President Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit remains committed to maintaining warm, constructive, and positive engagement with the United States,” the statement added. “South Sudan is proud to stand with the U.S. as a partner in securing access to strategic resources vital to both economies and to global security.”

The government also announced the formation of a high-level delegation to travel to Washington, D.C., in the coming days. The team will engage directly with U.S. officials to address the status of approximately 137 South Sudanese nationals currently subject to deportation orders in the U.S.

The delegation will be led by:

Hon. Marial Dongrin Ater, Minister of Finance and Planning

Hon. Johnny Ohisa Damian, Governor of the Bank of South Sudan

Mr. Elia Kosta Faustino, Director General of the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration (DCRNPI)

The delegation will coordinate closely with the U.S. Department of State and Department of Homeland Security to ensure a legal, orderly, and dignified repatriation process.

Concluding the statement, the government described the Kintu/Garang case as “regrettable and isolated,” and assured that internal measures have been taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.