South Sudan Confirms Care for US Deportees Under Government Oversight

 The government of South Sudan has officially confirmed that it is providing care and support for deportees arriving from the United States, a policy detailed by the Ministry of Interior in a statement issued on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. 

The announcement addresses the influx of South Sudanese nationals deported under the Donald Trump administration’s stringent immigration enforcement measures, which resumed in June 2025 following a pause during the transition period. The deportees, primarily individuals who overstayed visas or were subject to final removal orders, are being received at Juba International Airport, where the government has established a temporary reception center to manage their reintegration.

Minister of Interior Angelina Teny outlined that the government is working in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other humanitarian partners to offer immediate assistance, including food, temporary shelter, and basic medical screenings. The statement did not specify the number of deportees, as processing is ongoing, but confirmed that flights have been arriving weekly since June 20, 2025, as verified by the U.S. Embassy in Juba. 

South Sudan, still rebuilding after decades of civil war, faces significant challenges in accommodating the returnees, with local officials appealing for international aid to support reintegration programs. The situation underscores the broader implications of U.S. immigration policy shifts, with the South Sudanese government pledging to provide updates as the process evolves.