South Sudan slams travel advisories from US, Britain
Mayen told reporters that the government has taken all necessary steps to restore order following last week's arrests of several opposition and military officials
South Sudan on Wednesday assured the public of security after the United States and Britain recently issued travel advisories, in which they warned their citizens to depart the country following clashes between the army and opposition forces in Upper Nile State.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan notes the recent travel advisories issued by some countries, and I would like to reassure the public that the situation in South Sudan remains calm and secure," Apuk A. Mayen, spokesperson for South Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said in the South Sudan capital, Juba.
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Mayen told reporters that the government has taken all necessary steps to restore order following last week's arrests of several opposition and military officials linked to the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army-in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO).
She disclosed that the fighting, which resumed on March 3 in Nasir County of Upper Nile State and left dozens of soldiers dead, including a general and UN personnel, during an attempted evacuation mission, is an isolated incident that does not entirely represent the security situation in the country.
"The ministry would like to reassure the public and anyone planning to travel to South Sudan that South Sudan is open and safe for visitors, investors and development partners. We encourage embassies accredited to South Sudan and countries to rely on official sources for accurate information, and we want to reiterate that South Sudan remains a welcoming and secure destination," Mayen said.
Last week, the United States and Britain advised their citizens not to travel to South Sudan due to the conflicts in Nasir County near the border with Ethiopia.
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