The State Department issued a stern warning on Thursday against all travel to South Sudan by US citizens.<\/p>\n
The posting said the \u201cordered departure\u201d of some personnel at the US embassy in Juba has been rescinded.<\/p>\n
But it added that because of the continuing armed conflict in South Sudan the embassy \u201cwill continue operating at reduced staff levels for the foreseeable future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Embassy staff are required to travel in armoured US government vehicles at all times in Juba, the State Department said, noting that personnel must also observe a 9 pm to 6 am curfew.<\/p>\n
\u201cDue to security concerns,\u201d the department added, \u201cspouses and family members of US government personnel are not permitted to reside in South Sudan.\u201d<\/p>\n
The travel warning depicts South Sudan as a chaotic country rife with dangers to US citizens.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn addition to instability related to the current civil conflict, the risk of violent crime is high in Juba,\u201d the warning says.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government of South Sudan has limited capacity to deter crime or provide security to travelers anywhere in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Health care in the country is \u201cextremely limited and poor,\u201d the notice states. \u201cUS citizens with medical conditions should not travel to South Sudan.\u201d<\/p>\n