South Sudan–United States relations

South Sudan–United States relations

South Sudan	United States
Diplomatic Mission
South Sudanese Embassy, Washington, D.C.	United States Embassy, Juba

The South Sudan–United States relations are the bilateral relations between South Sudan and the United States.

History

The United States officially recognised South Sudan on 9 July 2011, the same day they declared independence.^[1]

The United States Embassy in Juba, South Sudan, was first established on the same day^[2] with the former consulate that had been opened in 2005 in Juba being upgraded to the status of an embassy.^[3] The chief of mission was Chargé d'Affaires R. Barrie Walkley, pending the appointment of an ambassador to South Sudan.^[4] On 19 October 2011, Susan D. Page was confirmed as the first United States ambassador to South Sudan.^[5]

In 2012, President Obama found that the United States could provide military assistance and equipment to South Sudan.^[6] This was soon followed by a team of five American officers to advise the South Sudan military.^[7] Obama named Donald E. Booth as his special envoy for Sudan and South Sudan on 28 August 2013.^[8][9]

Ranking U.S. embassy staff

Embassy of the United States in Juba.

• Ambassador – Susan D. Page

Embassies

The U.S. Embassy in South Sudan is located in Juba.

South Sudan maintains a diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C.^[10]

References

1. "Embassy News | Juba, South Sudan - Embassy of the United States". Southsudan.usembassy.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
2. "Briefing on the New Republic of South Sudan". U.S. Department of State. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
3. "About Us". Embassy of the United States, Juba, South Sudan. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
4. "Voter Registration Begins for Southern Sudan Referendum | DipNote". Blogs.state.gov. 2010-11-16. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
5. http://web.archive.org/web/20120615014656/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g2e2N_IrIZjYzQ-azQXr0PKK7mUQ?docId=CNG.51741d44ded9b31056a85d8267330981.251. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2011. Missing or empty |title= (help)
6. Obama, Barack Hussein. "Presidential Memorandum - Presidential Determination on the Eligibility of South Sudan to Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services." The White House, 6 January 2012.
7. Ramirez, Luis. "US Military to Help Build South Sudan." Voice of America, January 11, 2012.
8. "Statement by the President Announcing the Appointment of Ambassador Donald Booth as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan". White House Office of the Press Secretary. 28 August 2013. Archived from the original on 1 September 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
9. Madhani, Aamer (28 August 2013). "Obama names special envoy for South Sudan and Sudan". USA Today. Archived from the original on 1 September 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
10. Wax, Emily (26 December 2011). "South Sudan's Entrance on World Stage Includes Setting Up Washington Embassy". The Washington Post. p. C1.

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