Authorities in South Sudan have received 31 nationals deported from neighbouring Sudan, officials confirmed on April 16. According to Police spokesperson Daniel Justin, the group arrived through the Joda border crossing in Renk County on April 15 and was subsequently registered by security and migration officials for documentation and verification.
Officials said the returnees are being processed for reintegration, with support from the International Organization for Migration and other humanitarian partners, including basic medical assistance. No serious health issues were reported among the group.
Authorities noted that they had not received formal notification from Sudan regarding the circumstances that led to the deportations, as investigations into the matter continue. This incident adds to a series of similar deportations reported in recent months, often linked to documentation gaps and security pressures amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict.