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South Sudan Welcomes Man Deported from U.S. After Visa Dispute

4/8/2025

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In a significant turn of events, South Sudan has agreed to welcome Makula Kintu, a man deported from the U.S. after a contentious visa dispute. Initially labeled as Congolese, U.S. officials confirmed his South Sudanese nationality. This comes as the U.S. has revoked visas for all South Sudanese due to ongoing repatriation challenges.

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In a significant turn of events, South Sudan has agreed to welcome Makula Kintu, a man deported from the U.S. after a contentious visa dispute. Initially labeled as Congolese, U.S. officials confirmed his South Sudanese nationality. This comes as the U.S. has revoked visas for all South Sudanese due to ongoing repatriation challenges.