The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued an advisory urging British nationals to leave South Sudan amid escalating security concerns and rising political tensions that could lead to renewed civil war.

UN Special Rapporteur Tomoya Obokata warned the UK government about forced labor abuses within the seasonal worker scheme, highlighting failures in labor inspections and an inability to protect vulnerable workers from abuse, discrimination, and exploitation. The report emphasizes potential breaches of international human rights obligations.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) announced a sweeping package of sanctions targeting individuals and entities implicated in human rights abuses and forced labour operations. The action, coordinated with US and Canadian allies, also included efforts to help affected British citizens return home, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to human rights and accountability.

The UK government released its strategy for international development, with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) set to oversee cross-government efforts to implement the policy. This strategy underscores a commitment to multilateral cooperation and the promotion of global development goals.

The FCDO unveiled a broad-based international development strategy aimed at enhancing humanitarian aid, sustainable investments, gender equality, and digital innovation. The strategy leverages diplomatic tools, ethical financing, and robust economic measures to promote free societies and counter authoritarian influence.