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Abrego Garcia could be deported to Mexico or South Sudan, ICE official tells judge
The Daily Record - Maryland
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July 11, 2025
Key Takeaways: A federal judge may pause deportation of Abrego Garcia amid legal challenges. ICE official says Mexico and South Sudan may accept deportation. Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador in violation of court order. Lawyers argue...
US border czar says he doesn’t know fate of eight men deported to South Sudan
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
Tom Homan, the US border czar, said he does not know what happened to the eight men deported to South Sudan after the Trump administration resumed sending migrants to countries that are not their place of origin, known as third countries. “They’re...
Elizabeth Shackelford: Donald Trump wants to deport migrants to South Sudan. What awaits them isn’t pretty.
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 11, 2025
When I saw the news a few weeks ago that President Donald Trump’s administration was trying to deport eight men to South Sudan, I was shocked. I had worked and lived in South Sudan as a diplomat and know the country well. It is on the brink of yet...
UAE leaders congratulate President of South Sudan on Independence Day
Sharjah24
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched...
Rayvanny takes over South Sudan’s Independence Day
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian music sensation Rayvanny delivered a high-energy performance on July 9, 2025, as he headlined South Sudan’s Independence Day concert at the newly renovated Juba National Stadium. His arrival in Juba was accompanied by a...
Opinion| Unity and meritocracy: The foundation for a prosperous South Sudan
Radio Tamazuj
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July 11, 2025
On July 9, 2011, the world watched in awe as South Sudanese rejoiced and danced to the birth of a new nation, born from blood of millions of heroes and heroines that perished in the 21-years’ fight for independence. May their souls rest in eternal...
International Criminal Court:
The Nigerian Voice
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Systematic rape and sexual violence are being used as weapons of war in Darfur, the International Criminal Court (ICC) warned on Thursday, as part of a widening investigation into what its Deputy Prosecutor said are escalating atrocities against...
South Sudan’s education crisis; Private schools advance, while the poor are left behind.
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 11, 2025
By Deng Chol In South Sudan, education is supposed to be a right for every child, yet, in reality, it has become a privilege enjoyed by a few who can afford it. As private schools continue to grow in strength and reputation, majority of children,...
South Sudan at 14: Catholic Bishops Emphasize Significance of Independence, Urge Focus on Nation building
ACI Africa
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July 10, 2025
“We are a people anointed by hope, strengthened by suffering and sent forth to heal our broken land together,” he said. In the message for the 14th Independence anniversary, he issued under the theme: “Empowered by Grace, Equipped for Mission,...
Dr. Jose Chameleon: South Sudan built me, now I’m giving back
The City Review
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July 11, 2025
The music superstar, real name Joseph Mayanja, made the announcement before state officials, including the Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu, also promising a music school By Emmanuel Mandella In a passionate address...
“I can’t do nuttin’ for ya man”, Nigerian Minister quotes Flavour Flav in rejection of Trump policy
Africanews
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July 11, 2025
Nigeria won’t accept 300 Venezuelan deportees from the U.S, Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar said in a TV interview on Thursday, following reports that the White House was pushing African leaders to take in illegal immigrants from third-party...
President Kiir tasks new army chief with reforming SSPDF
Eye Radio
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July 11, 2025
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 4 hours ago Photo|Courtesy President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol, to transform the army into a professional, modern, and accountable...
“Far from freedom”, activist describes South Sudan’s tragedy
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 11, 2025
By Alan Clement As South Sudanese enter the 15th year of self-rule, civil Society activist tasked the country to reflect deeply on the meaning of independence. According to Ter Manyang Gatwech, despite immense sacrifices to achieve independence in...
From Lifeline to Empty Shelves: How USAID Cuts Triggered a Deadly Hunger Crisis in South Sudan
FairPlanet
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For more than 30 years, Action Against Hunger has served communities across South Sudan, and they know when they come to our locations, they'll get treatment. Mothers walk for hours through dangerous terrain, carrying malnourished children who...
Nigeria can't take Venezuelan deportees from US, minister says
BBC
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Yūsuf Akínpẹ̀lú & Natasha BootyBBC News, Lagos & London ShareSave "We already have over 230 million people," says Yusuf Tuggar Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees or third-country prisoners...
South Sudan’s FM Arrives in Addis Ababa for Working Visit
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 11, 2025 (ENA)--- The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan, Monday Semaya Kumba, has arrived in Addis Ababa this evening for a working visit. Upon arrival at Bole International...
Independence Day Plea: Church challenges leaders to prioritize nation over politics
Eye Radio
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July 11, 2025
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 26 minutes ago Archbishop Justin Badi Arama, Primate and Archbishop of the Episcopal Church speaking to the media at Juba International Airport. Credit: Awan Moses/Eye Radio Juba, South Sudan (Eye Radio) –...
International Criminal Court: War crimes, systematic sexual violence in progress in Darfur
The European Times
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July 11, 2025
Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan told ambassadors to the UN Security advice that the ICC has “reasonable reasons for believing” that war crimes and crimes against humanity are committed in the region, where a Conflict deepening Between the...
Abrego could be deported to Mexico or South Sudan, ICE official tells judge
NBC 4 - Washington D.C.
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July 10, 2025
The Trump administration hasn't decided where it would deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia if he is freed from a Tennessee jail, but a U.S. immigration official said Thursday that Mexico and South Sudan could be willing to accept the El Salvador native....
South Sudanese bishop celebrates anniversary of country’s independence and end of Christian persecution
CatholicVote - Wisconsin
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July 10, 2025
On the 14th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence, Bishop Eduardo Hiboro Kussala issued a message urging citizens to recognize their shared mission of renewal and to live as a people “empowered by grace.” “On this glorious day of our national...