US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan

US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan as tension grows over fighting
The U.S. State Department on Sunday ordered nonemergency government personnel to leave South Sudan’s capital as tension escalates because of fighting in the north. The travel advisory issued on Sunday stated that fighting was ongoing and that “weapons are readily available to the population.
U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid escalating violence
The travel advisory level for South Sudan remains at Level 4, which means Americans should not travel to the African country.
US orders non-emergency staff to leave South Sudan amid tensions
The United States ordered the immediate departure of non-emergency personnel from the capital of South Sudan, citing an increase in crime, kidnapping and armed conflict, the Department of State said Sunday. The travel advisory level for South Sudan remains at Level 4, which means Americans should not travel to the East African country.
US Orders Its Non-Emergency Personnel to Leave South Sudan
The United States has ordered its non-emergency government personnel in South Sudan to leave the country because of security concerns, the State Department said on Sunday. "Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups.
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