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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joseph Falzetta

People from South Sudan will lose temporary US legal status

South Sudan US - (AP2011)

The United States is terminating South Sudan's designation for temporary protected status, which for years allowed people from the East African country to remain in the U.S. legally and escape armed conflict back home.

The termination will be effective Jan. 5, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.

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