South Sudan has strongly criticized the recent revocation of a U.S. visa issued to one of its top officials, describing the move as “unjust” and the result of a mistaken identity. The decision, announced by U.S. authorities as part of a broader travel sanction list, has sparked diplomatic unease between Juba and Washington.
The South Sudanese government said the affected official was wrongfully targeted and emphasized that no credible evidence had been presented to justify the action. Officials in Juba are calling for a formal review and clarification, asserting that the individual has no links to the alleged activities cited by U.S. authorities.
“This is not only unfair but undermines efforts to maintain constructive bilateral relations,” said a spokesperson for the South Sudanese foreign ministry. “We believe this was a clear case of mistaken identity and urge the U.S. to rectify the error promptly.” 
The revocation comes at a delicate time for South Sudan, which is working to strengthen international partnerships while navigating post-conflict recovery and preparing for national elections. The visa ban has also raised concerns among African nations about transparency and fairness in the U.S. visa sanctioning process.
As tensions simmer, South Sudan is appealing for diplomatic dialogue and a review of the U.S. decision, warning that such moves may erode trust between the two nations. The incident highlights growing calls for equitable treatment of African nations in international relations and visa policy enforcement.
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