South Sudan changed its mind about a man from Congo after initially saying no. The country will let Makula Kintu come in despite earlier problems. Foreign Affairs officials said they want to keep good ties with America. They told airport staff to help when Kintu arrives tomorrow. This happened after much back-and-forth between countries.
Earlier, South Sudan claimed Kintu used fake papers. He showed up with documents saying he was Nimeri Garang, a South Sudanese citizen. Airport checks proved this wasn't true. Officials learned he came from Congo instead. They refused him entry because his papers seemed false to them.
The real story emerged during airport questions. Kintu admitted he belongs to the Ema tribe from Northern Kivu Province in Congo. He told officials someone forced him to travel to South Sudan against his wishes. Records show he was born April 2, 1977, as a Congo citizen, not South Sudanese, as his papers claimed.
American records tracked Kintu's travels for many years. He first came to America on August 21, 2003. Six years later, he left for Congo on his own accord. However, records say he sneaked back into the United States on July 10, 2016, breaking immigration laws, which led to his removal from America.
The actual Nimeri Garang, whose name appeared on false papers, plans to arrive next month. According to official statements, his trip will happen on May 13, 2025. South Sudan says it always works well with American authorities on people coming home. The country welcomes all citizens, whether they return by choice or through deportation steps.
Earlier, South Sudan claimed Kintu used fake papers. He showed up with documents saying he was Nimeri Garang, a South Sudanese citizen. Airport checks proved this wasn't true. Officials learned he came from Congo instead. They refused him entry because his papers seemed false to them.
The real story emerged during airport questions. Kintu admitted he belongs to the Ema tribe from Northern Kivu Province in Congo. He told officials someone forced him to travel to South Sudan against his wishes. Records show he was born April 2, 1977, as a Congo citizen, not South Sudanese, as his papers claimed.
American records tracked Kintu's travels for many years. He first came to America on August 21, 2003. Six years later, he left for Congo on his own accord. However, records say he sneaked back into the United States on July 10, 2016, breaking immigration laws, which led to his removal from America.
The actual Nimeri Garang, whose name appeared on false papers, plans to arrive next month. According to official statements, his trip will happen on May 13, 2025. South Sudan says it always works well with American authorities on people coming home. The country welcomes all citizens, whether they return by choice or through deportation steps.
