Call for Legal Compliance
Standing before diplomats and civil-society leaders in Juba, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino urged every foreign resident to ‘respect the laws of this country to avoid conflicts with the authorities’ (Faustino said). The appeal framed migration as a shared civic responsibility.
A Country of Transit and Haven
Programme Manager Anisha Alinda observed that policy discussions often ignore South Sudan’s growing role as host and transit point for Kenyans, Burundians, Congolese, Somalis, Eritreans, and others, even while two million South Sudanese seek safety abroad.
Dialogue Across Agencies
Thursday’s one-day inter-agency forum, backed by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and Talent Initiative Development, created what organiser Robert Antipas Guya called ‘space for open discussion’ on documentation gaps, employment barriers, corruption risks, and border insecurity.
Balancing Rights and Obligations
Speakers stressed dual duties: migrants must comply with visa rules, while host communities uphold hospitality traditions. Faustino praised citizens who ‘show kindness and provide necessary support,’ arguing that cooperation prevents tension and reinforces South Sudan’s image as a welcoming nation.
Next Steps Toward Sustainable Solutions
Organisers plan to compile proposals from the dialogue, ranging from simplified work-permit procedures to joint patrols along porous borders. Alinda said practical recommendations will be presented to ministries ‘so real solutions can emerge’ and long-term stability can take root.