A US judge ordered an emergency hearing to investigate the Trump administration's deportation of migrants from countries like Vietnam and Cuba to South Sudan, a nation grappling with civil war and instability. The administration expelled eight individuals convicted of violent crimes, refusing to disclose their destination. South Sudan's police deny receiving any migrants, expressing concerns about increased crime. This action follows the administration's revocation of South Sudanese visas and cuts to foreign aid, exacerbating existing challenges in a country already struggling with conflict, poverty, and weak infrastructure.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.