South Sudan’s diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C., has been shaken by reports of an alleged violent altercation between the country’s ambassador to the United States and their deputy. The incident, which reportedly occurred within the embassy premises, has sparked outrage and concern over professionalism and governance within the diplomatic corps.
Eyewitnesses claim that tensions between the ambassador and deputy had been simmering over administrative and political disagreements, culminating in the physical attack. Details of the confrontation remain unclear, but local authorities and South Sudan’s foreign ministry have launched investigations to determine the facts.
The South Sudanese government condemned the incident, emphasizing that such actions undermine the nation’s reputation and distract from its broader diplomatic agenda. Officials pledged swift action against those found responsible for misconduct, stressing the importance of maintaining decorum in international relations.
This incident comes at a time when South Sudan faces scrutiny over governance and internal divisions. Observers note that such public disputes among high-ranking officials reflect poorly on the country’s efforts to project stability and unity on the global stage.
Diplomatic sources report that the ambassador is recovering and continues to fulfill their duties, while the deputy has been temporarily relieved of their position pending the investigation’s outcome. The incident has reignited calls for reform within South Sudan’s foreign service to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
