Vice President James Wani Igga says that South Sudan may not allow dual citizenship, on the basis that South Sudanese with two nationalities may not be fully committed to serve their country of origin.
Addressing staff at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Juba, Igga reportedly said, “Soon we are going to restrict this issue of double nationalities because his/her commitment is half.”
Eye Radio further quotes the Vice President as saying, “When there is anything – when something dangerous happens, he will be the first person to run away because he doesn’t mind.”
“They go and leave you behind,” he said.
The total number of South Sudanese who also hold citizenship in another country is not known. But during the last two civil wars, thousands of South Sudanese sought refuge in Western countries that allow dual citizenship.
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