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Ferguson denies pardon for WA immigrant facing deportation to South Sudan
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Gov. Bob Ferguson declined to grant a pardon to a Vietnamese national who grew up in Tacoma, likely clearing the way for his deportation to South Sudan. The denial of Tuan Thanh Phan’s pardon application comes as the U.S. Supreme Court clarified...
Supreme Court backs Trump bid to deport criminals to South Sudan
The Gazette - Colorado
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The Supreme Court delivered a win Thursday to the Trump administration, ruling that a lower-court judge had overstepped by trying to block the deportation of eight criminal illegal migrants to South Sudan despite a previous high court order. In a...
Supreme Court lets Trump admin. deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan
CBS News
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Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the Trump administration to deport a group of migrants with criminal records held at a U.S. naval base in Djibouti, clarifying the scope of its earlier order that lifted restrictions...
Federal judge thwarts Trump admin's holiday deportation plan for criminal migrants
Fox News
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The 'Outnumbered' panel discusses the Supreme Court ruling and why it is considered a major victory for the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eight migrants were denied a request...
Judge warns Trump against 'inflicting harm' on migrants heading to South Sudan
Raw Story
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July 4, 2025
Judge Randolph Moss has issued an emergency ruling deciding to transfer the case involving the deportation of eight men to war-torn South Sudan. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a previous decision saying that the U.S. could deport migrants to...
Girls, Women Under Constant Threat in South Sudan
Human Rights Watch
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July 2, 2025
Recent attacks on girls and young women in South Sudan illustrate how they are at risk and lack adequate protections. On June 25, armed men in Pochalla North, Jonglei state reportedly abducted four female students as they travelled to sit for...
Boom: SCOTUS 'Clarifies' Its Stay in Sudan Deportation Case, Smacks Boston Judge Who Tried End-Around
Red State
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July 3, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. On Thursday afternoon, the Supreme Court issued a follow-up order in a closely-watched case involving the removal of illegal aliens to...
AP News Summary at 5:17 p.m. EDT
The Blackstone Valley Call & Times - Rhode Island
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At least 32 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for people still missing KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Officials say the death toll from flash flooding in central Texas has risen to 32. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said at a...
AP News Summary at 5:39 p.m. EDT
Yuma Sun - Arizona
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14 children in Texas are among the 37 dead from flash floods as the search continues for the missing KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Devastating flash floods and a storm that continues to pound Texas has killed at least 37 people across the state....
AP News Summary at 3:33 p.m. EDT
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas sheriff says the deaths from flash flooding in central Texas has risen to 27 people. Among those confirmed dead are children....
Maluach’s rise from South Sudan to 10th pick at NBA Draft
Guyana Chronicle
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June 29, 2025
KHAMAN Maluach used to dream the impossible as he walked the dusty streets of Kawempe, a disadvantaged suburb on the outskirts of Uganda’s capital Kampala. On Wednesday evening, that dream became a reality as the 18-year-old’s name echoed through...
RSF advance on Libyan border marks new phase in spread of Sudan's war
Middle East Eye
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July 3, 2025
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied troops have placed Sudan’s northern border region near Egypt on high alert, as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) make significant advances after seizing control of the strategic border triangle...
Veteran South Sudanese politician Teresa Cirisio dies at 67 in Cairo
Eye Radio
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June 30, 2025
Author: Alhadi Hawari | Published: 7 hours ago Late Teresa Cirisio was a staunch advocate for women's rights and a prominent figure in national politics and civil society|Courtesy A veteran South Sudanese politician, Teresa Cirisio, has died at...
The global fallout of Trump’s travel bans
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping orders banning citizens of 12 countries, international students, and his threats to ban Nigeria and 35 other countries from travelling to the United States—whether anchored under the guise of national security,...
South Sudan, Nigerian college sign pact to strengthen aviation sector
The City Review
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June 26, 2025
The partnership comes on the direct orders of President Salva Kiir, who mandated the Director-General of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, Hon. John Eliana, to seek technical support from NCAT By Emmanuel Mandella The aviation sector holds...
South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach picked 10th in NBA draft amid ban on visas from his country
TheGrio
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June 26, 2025
The Trump Administration’s current crackdown on immigration has been complicating things for the high-profile NBA draft pick Khaman Maluach. On Wednesday, June 25, the 18-year-old Duke basketball star was drafted by the Houston Rockets (and then...
Is this the worst Trump Supreme Court decision?
Raw Story
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July 5, 2025
The Supreme Court ruled last week that Trump can continue to break the law — both US and international law — by having his secret police agents snatch people off American streets, “disappear” them into immigration prisons, then deport them to...
NBA Draft: Khaman Maluach's rise from South Sudan refugee to...
Modern Ghana
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Khaman Maluach used to dream the impossible as he walked the dusty streets of Kawempe, a disadvantaged suburb on the outskirts of Uganda's capital Kampala. On Wednesday evening, that dream became a reality as the 18-year-old's name echoed through...
South Sudan, Russia’s Rosneft, on the brink of massive oil deal
The City Review
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June 25, 2025
Once executed, the partnership will enable South Sudan to refine and transport its oil locally, increase production, cut dependency on neighboring countries’ infrastructure, and boost national revenues. By Emmanuel Mandella South Sudan’s national...
South Sudan celebrates second anniversary of Great Nile Landscape Success
Radio Tamazuj
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June 25, 2025
The Republic of South Sudan and African Parks on Wednesday celebrate the anniversary of their landmark 10-year agreement to manage Boma and Badingilo National Parks and the wider Great Nile Migration Landscape (GNML). In August 2022, African Parks...