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The United States (U.S.) Embassy Statement on the Birthdate of Martin Luther King, Jr.

We renew our call on South Sudan’s transitional government to do what is right – to prioritize education, invest in healthcare, pay salaries, and spend public revenue for the good of the South Sudanese people

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born on January 15, 1929, was a revered American civil rights leader who stood for peace, unity, justice, and human rights.  Dr. King’s messages have endured over half a century since his death because of his belief in universal values and that everybody…

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U.S. Support to Combat Cholera in South Sudan

Since cholera was confirmed in Upper Nile State on October 23, the outbreak has spread rapidly, with more than 13,206 cases and 199 deaths reported as of December 29

On behalf of the American people, the U.S. Embassy, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is helping address cholera in South Sudan.  The U.S. Embassy is working with partners, including UNICEF, IOM, MSF, and WHO, to deliver emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, provide life-saving medical…

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South Sudan: Troika Statement

Troika partners will continue to stand with the people of South Sudan in their journey towards democracy

Representatives of the Troika (US, UK, Norway) met in Oslo to reaffirm our profound disappointment with the decision of the Government of South Sudan to extend its transitional status and to discuss our future approach. The meeting also received briefings from the Tumaini Secretariat and UNMISS, which helped to inform…

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South Sudan - World Polio Day: Call for the Transitional Government to Use Public Revenue to Address Urgent Health Care Needs

While cross-border conflict has contributed to continued polio transmission in the country, many root causes of polio and other disease outbreaks are exacerbated by the inaction of South Sudanese leaders

On World Polio Day we observe that historical outbreaks and ongoing transmission leave South Sudan’s citizens vulnerable to the debilitating polio virus.  For two decades the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has supported the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in South Sudan, providing $46 million…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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South Sudan: United States (U.S.) Ambassador, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Laud USAID Implementing Partners

Ambassador Adler and Mission Director Thompson thanked them for their essential work supporting the South Sudanese people and discussed assistance coordination in South Sudan’s challenging humanitarian, security, and economic context

U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Michael J. Adler and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for South Sudan David Thompson met on October 17 with 32 partners who implement USAID’s humanitarian and development assistance in South Sudan. Ambassador Adler and Mission Director Thompson thanked them for their essential…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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Call for Transitional Government Action to Support Food Security in South Sudan

While climate shocks have contributed to the humanitarian crisis, many of the causes of food insecurity are in the hands of the South Sudanese leaders to address

On World Food Day this year – as in prior years – as many as 9 million people in South Sudan are experiencing acute food insecurity.  This is both tragic and unnecessary, as South Sudan has plentiful fertile and arable land. Over the past year, the American people have provided…

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South Sudan: The United States (U.S) Government Celebrates the Day of the Girl

The U.S. government is committed to helping South Sudanese girls to be active participants in achieving a peaceful future that opens opportunities for them and all South Sudanese people

As we commemorate the International Day of the Girl today, we remember the many challenges facing girls in South Sudan. The U.S. government pays tribute to the courageous South Sudanese girls and young women, some of whom are already engaging in initiatives to break barriers that hold them back in…

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United States (U.S.) Embassy Announces the Arrival of New U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director David Thompson

Prior to joining the U.S. mission in South Sudan, Thompson served as Power Africa Deputy Coordinator, based in Pretoria, South Africa from 2020 to 2024

U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Michael J. Adler is pleased to announce the arrival of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for South Sudan David Thompson. USAID is the largest donor to the people of South Sudan with an assistance portfolio that includes humanitarian, food security, health, education,…

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The United States Supports Health Sector Transformation in South Sudan

U.S. funds will be used to procure and deliver maternal and child health kits for host communities, refugees and returnees through health facilities

The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, will contribute $30 million over three years to the $369.5 million multi-donor Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) managed by the World Bank in South Sudan.  Through the HSTP, the United States is pleased to join other health donors committed to…

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United States Health Assistance Delivers Mpox Response and Health Security in South Sudan

This week USAID provided support for the World Health Organization to procure two kits (96 tests each) of advanced polymerase chain reaction tests to aid mpox detection

The upsurge of mpox in a number of countries in the region highlights the need for vigilance and response to emerging disease threats. This week USAID provided support for the World Health Organization to procure two kits (96 tests each) of advanced polymerase chain reaction tests to aid mpox detection. …