THE AFRICA TIMES | SOUTH SUDAN —
## Concerns Raised in Parliament
A member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) voiced concern over the treatment of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan. The legislator described the situation as “ill-treatment” during a parliamentary session in Juba on Thursday.
Stephen Bol, representing Mayom County in Unity State, highlighted the deportations. Bol stated that South Sudanese citizens are forcibly deported from Sudan under alarming conditions.
### Deportation Conditions
Bol reported during the session that deportations have split families. He claimed that children have been left behind during these expulsions. He also questioned the lack of response to the situation in Sudan.
Bol mentioned raising a motion in October regarding the situation. The motion led to the formation of three parliamentary committees. These committees were tasked with engaging the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for possible interventions.
### Committee Inaction
Bol stated the committees have not taken action despite the worsening conditions. He requested urgent attention to the matter. Bol emphasized the welfare of the people they represent.
Speaker Dr. Jemma Nunu Kumba reminded the committees of their mandate. She urged them to follow up with relevant ministries. The Speaker expects a report based on the issues raised.
## Escalating Tensions and Forced Deportations
Tensions between the two countries have risen this year. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ordered the deportation of thousands of South Sudanese in March 2025. This deportation was part of a crackdown on displaced communities during the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Local reports indicate detentions in Port Sudan. Military authorities allegedly detained approximately 3,000 South Sudanese nationals in Al-Jazeera State. They were then transferred to the Joda border crossing.
### Condemnation and Humanitarian Crisis
Humanitarian and human rights organizations have widely condemned the deportations. They have also denounced an alleged massacre by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) on January 12 in Al-Jazeera State.
Reports claim soldiers torched villages and killed civilians. These actions are described as ethnically and regionally motivated violence targeting the Kanabi community.
Sudan is currently experiencing a devastating war. The conflict between the SAF and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has displaced millions. This conflict has deepened the humanitarian suffering across the region.
