2992: Deportation of Foreign Nationals to South Sudan Raises Humanitarian Concerns - Human Rights Lawyer

Human rights activist Victor Bulla says the recent deportation of seven foreign nationals from the United States to South Sudan violates international humanitarian law. The group, which included individuals from Vietnam, Cuba, Laos, and Mexico, reportedly did not consent to being sent to South Sudan.Bulla warns that the deportees will struggle to integrate due to language and cultural barriers. While he acknowledges the government’s right to enter bilateral agreements, he says doing so at the expense of third-country nationals undermines international standards South Sudan has committed to uphold.