THE AFRICA TIMES | SOUTH SUDAN —
Rejection of Ethnic Targeting Allegations in South Sudan
Senior political leaders from the Nuer community, serving in South Sudan’s Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU), have categorically dismissed allegations of deliberate ethnic targeting. These claims surfaced amid ongoing security concerns in various parts of the country.
Press Statement Issued by Leaders
On May 27, 2026, in Juba, key political figures—including Public Service Minister Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth—issued a press statement. They rejected assertions made in a recent U.S. Department of State announcement, which imposed visa restrictions on individuals accused of undermining peace in South Sudan, and a report by Médecins Sans Frontières titled *“They Killed Them While We Were Walking: Escalating Violence in South Sudan.”*
