U.S. Ends Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese Amid Improving Conditions

The United States is ending temporary protected status for South Sudanese nationals, effective January 5, as conditions in South Sudan reportedly improve, impacting many lives in the U.S.

• The termination of temporary protected status for South Sudanese will take effect on January 5, according to the United States Department of Homeland Security.
• This decision affects thousands of South Sudanese individuals who have been residing legally in the United States, fleeing armed conflict and instability in their home country.
• The United States Department of Homeland Security stated that conditions in South Sudan have improved enough to warrant the end of this protective measure.