US Withdraws More Embassy Personnel from South Sudan

The United States has withdrawn more personnel from the U.S. embassy in Juba and continues to recommend that U.S. citizens leave South Sudan immediately due to the deteriorating security situation in the world's newest nation. "We are taking this step out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety and security of our diplomatic personnel," the U.S. Department of State said in a statement. U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Susan Page will remain in Juba and will maintain...

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