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flag South Sudan became the first African country to host U.S. deportees, sparking concerns over coercion and instability.

flag In 2025, South Sudan became the first African nation to accept U.S. third-country deportees, hosting eight individuals from Mexico, Cuba, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and South Sudan. flag Confidential State Department documents reveal South Sudan requested U.S. support for prosecuting opposition leader Riek Machar and sanctions relief for former Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, accused of diverting over a billion dollars. flag The U.S. has not confirmed any concessions, though Rwanda and Eswatini reportedly received millions. flag Six deportees remain under security supervision in Juba, while one South Sudanese national and a Mexican were repatriated. flag Critics warn the arrangement risks exploiting vulnerable nations amid rising violence and instability.

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