CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, that the department intends to end the temporary protected status for South Sudanese citizens in the near future. This decision will affect thousands of people who arrived in the country as refugees due to the conflict in their homeland. Authorities did not specify the exact timeline for ending the protection program but noted that the situation in South Sudan has stabilized.
USA to End Temporary Protection for South Sudanese Citizens
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to end temporary protected status for South Sudanese citizens soon, CBS News reports. The decision will affect thousands of refugees.