Canada to launch humanitarian pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan

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HERE is a copy of a news release from the Government of Canada's website:

From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Canada to launch humanitarian pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan

December 28, 2023—Ottawa—Canada is deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and for the safety and well-being of the Sudanese people. We continue to support the people of Sudan who are striving for peace and an end to violence in the country.

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a new family-based humanitarian pathway for Sudanese and non-Sudanese nationals who resided in Sudan when the conflict began on April 15, 2023, so they can reunite on a permanent basis with their family in Canada.

To be eligible, applicants must be a child of any age, grandchild, parent, grandparent, or sibling of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is living in Canada. Their family connection in Canada will also need to agree to support them and help them build their new life in Canada. More information will be available on the IRCC website soon so people can prepare what they need to apply through the pathway.

These actions build on temporary immigration measures already in place for Sudanese temporary residents in Canada who may be unable to return home due to the situation in their country, and for family members of Canadians and permanent residents who fled Sudan and came to Canada before July 15, 2023.

Canada is working closely with the international community and regional partners to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict. We are also providing international assistance in Sudan, including humanitarian assistance such as funding for emergency food and nutrition assistance, clean water, hygiene, sanitation, health and protection services. We will continue to work with our partners to support efforts to address the needs of vulnerable people affected by violence and insecurity across the country.

Quotes

“The ongoing conflict in Sudan, as well as the humanitarian situation on the ground, remains deeply concerning. Canada will continue to help those in need and uphold our humanitarian traditions as a country. This humanitarian pathway will help reunite loved ones and save lives. We recognize the resilience of the Sudanese people, and are grateful for their continued contributions to their communities and our country.”

– The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Quick facts

• Applicants must complete all biometric and security screening and must not be inadmissible to Canada.
• In 2023, Canada has allocated over $165 million in humanitarian assistance funding to experienced partners in Sudan and neighbouring countries impacted by the crisis.
• In addition to the measures announced today, Canada has already announced temporary measures for Sudanese nationals:
• allowing Sudanese nationals in Canada to apply to extend their stay or change their status as a visitor, student or temporary worker, free of charge
• waiving temporary residence application fees for foreign nationals who fled Sudan with their Canadian family members
• prioritizing processing of temporary and permanent residence applications already in our system from people still in Sudan
• waiving the requirement to hold a passport or travel document to be approved for a permanent resident visa to come to Canada
• waiving passport and permanent resident travel document fees for citizens and permanent residents of Canada in Sudan who wish to leave

Associated links

• Conflict in Sudan – Temporary immigration measures and contact information
• News release – Canada to provide support to Sudanese nationals
• News release – Sudanese nationals can extend their stay in Canada
• News release – Canada waives fees for family members of Canadians who fled Sudan

Contacts

Contacts for media only:

Bahoz Dara Aziz

Press Secretary

Minister’s Office

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Bahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca

Media Relations

Communications Branch

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

613-952-1650

media@cic.gc.ca

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S. Sudan Immigration Office: Foreigners registration period extended to Aug 12th

A report published here at Sudan Watch on Sunday, 01 August 2010 received many hits and tweets from people all over the world. The report by SRS (Sudan Radio Service) first published on 27 July 2010, announced that foreigners in southern Sudan who failed to register by August 4th will be arrested.

Today, SRS reported that the Government of South Sudan (GOSS) has extended the deadline for registration for another seven days, to August 12th. Here is a copy of the report in full:

Report from SRS (Sudan Radio Service) :
Foreigners Registration Period Extended By Immigration Office

Thursday, 05 August 2010 - (Juba) – The GOSS Ministry of Internal Affairs has extended the deadline for the registration of foreigners in southern Sudan for another seven days.

Speaking to SRS in Juba on Thursday, the Director of the South Sudan Migration Office, Brigadier Elia Kosta, said that the extension of the registration period was because some of the foreigners have not yet registered.

[Elia Kosta]: “We announced that all the foreigners’ presents in Juba should come for registration within a two week period. The two weeks ended yesterday and we found that some foreigners were still coming for registration because there were some documents that we need from them. So they went to bring those documents. That is why we decided to extend the period for seven more days. This is to enable them finish their registration process. So far we have registered more than 2 thousand people.”

Kosta warned legal action would be taken against people who do not register by Thursday 12th August.

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UPDATE: Report by Radio Miraya - Wednesday, 04 August 2010 20:17:

S Sudan immigration office extends registration of foreigners
The southern Sudan Immigration and Passport office has extended days for registration of foreigners for one more week. The deadline expired on Wednesday; the extension is to give more time for all foreigners to register.

Speaking to Radio Miraya the Director of Immigration and Passport, Colonel Elia Costa Foustino, said that over two thousand foreigners have registered between January and August this year. Foustino said those who fail to register within the extended days will be arrested and deported.

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Snippets from reports at the website of SRS - Sudan Radio Service

Thursday, 05-Aug-2010

• Draft On The National Anthem For The South Begins
  The southern Sudan National Anthem Committee has embarked on drafting a seven-stanza National Anthem for the south.
  
  
• Floods Hit Shendi Town in the Northern State
  Floods in Shendi town in Northern State have destroyed homes and brought movement to a standstill.
  
  
• Ministry Of Commerce And Industry says Investors Not Developing S.Sudan
  After the signing of the CPA, the government of southern Sudan opened up the region to investors, but some GOSS officials have expressed disappointment over the contribution of the private sector to the lives of southern Sudanese.
  
  
• Sudan Sports Latest

Wednesday, 04-Aug-2010

• CPA Partners Agree To Hold Referendum As Scheduled Despite Border Disagreements

  The National Congress Party and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement have agreed to hold the coming referendum in the south as scheduled.

• 17 Killed In Yirol During Cattle Raids
  Speaking to Sudan Radio Service by phone from Yirol on Wednesday, the commissioner of Yirol East county, Atien Majak Malou, said that the attack occurred in Yalli payam.
  
  
• Bandits Kill Five In Unity State
  Five people have been killed and nine others wounded in Koch county in Unity state by an armed group of bandits on Monday night.
  
  
• Bashir Travels To Libya To Boost Bilateral Relations
  President Omer Hassan al-Bashir began a two-day official visit to Libya on Wednesday.
  
  
• Fresh LRA Attacks In Nzara
  A fresh attack by the Lord’s Resistance Army has left one person killed, four injured and many displaced in Nzara county, Western Equatoria state.
  
  
• EU Appeals For More Funds To Avert Food Insecurity In Sudan And The Sahel

  The EU commission for Humanitarian Aid is appealing for an additional 40 million Euros to respond to the worsening food crisis in the Sahel and Sudan.

  Speaking to SRS from Brussels on Wednesday, the head of unit in charge of Sudan and the Central Africa, Andrea Koulaimah, confirmed that the commission has made a request to the EU budgetary authorities.

  
  
• NCP Members Defect To SPLM In Lakes State
  The chairperson of the National Congress Party in Lakes state Thomas Buai Malek and about 30 party members have defected to the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement.
  
  
• Sudan Sports Latest

Tuesday, 03-Aug-2010

• Dispute Over Abyei Borders

  The SPLM has strongly criticized a statement made by the presidential adviser Salah Gosh, doubting the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration concerning the Abyei boundary.

  Over the weekend, Gosh told SUNA that the ruling made by the PCA to redefine the boundaries of Abyei area did not resolve the dispute.

• GOSS To Provide Media Freedom Ahead Of Referendum

  The Government of Southern Sudan says it will help media to provide information about the referendum.

  GOSS Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Barnaba Marial Benjamin, addressed a press conference in Khartoum on Monday.

  
  
• Federal Minister Urges Press To Report Responsibly Before The Referendum

  The minister of cabinet affairs in the national government says that the remaining period towards the referendum will be the most crucial time in Sudan’s history.

  Doctor Luka Biong made the statement in a press conference in Khartoum on Monday.

  He urged the media to play its role in educating the people of southern Sudan.

  
  
• UNAMID Meets Government To Improve Working Relations
  Following recent clashes in Kalma IDP camp in South Darfur, the Government of Sudan has reverted to monitoring the activities of the mission.
  
  
• No Foreigners In Public Offices In Southern Sudan, Says GOSS Ministry

  The senior policy advisor in the ministry of commerce and industry in the GOSS is calling on the regional government to stop employing foreigners in government offices.

  The 21-year old civil war has left the region with lack of proper manpower to develop the south since 2005.

  Isaac Bior told SRS in Juba last week that employment of the foreigners is against the constitution of the country and threatens stability.

  
  
• GOSS Minister To Be Buried In Lainya
  Doctor Samson’s body will be taken to his home in Lainya county on Thursday for burial after a series of commemorations in Juba.
  
  
• Sudan Sports Latest

Monday, 02-Aug-2010

• Separation May Cause Havoc, Says Vice President

  The 2nd vice president of the republic, Ali Osman Taha, says that the possible independence of southern Sudan will create havoc and chaos.

  In response, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement said that secession is a much better choice for southern Sudanese who lost about 2.5 million people when the country was united.

• Stalemate Over Abyei Referendum Commission

  The Ng’ok Dinka from the oil-rich area of Abyei have said that they will resort to the Security Council of the United Nations to ask them to intervene and demarcate the Abyei boundary.

  The Abyei Chief Administrator, Arop Deng Arop Kuol addressed a press conference in Khartoum on Sunday.

  
  
• Government May Impose Restrictions On Movement Of UNAMID

  The government of Sudan has warned that if UNAMID goes against the rules and regulations of the country, movement restrictions will be imposed on them.

  However, the advisor to the minister of information in the government, Doctor Rabie Abdulaati, says that an agreement was reached between the government and UNAMID.

  
  
• Revenge Killings In Cuiebet, Jonglei State

  At least 9 people were killed in Cueibet county in Jonglei state after clashes erupted on Friday.

  Speaking to SRS on Monday from Cueibet, the county commissioner, Madhang Majok, said that the killings came as a result of revenge attacks between different communities.

  
  
• UNAMID Peacekeepers Perish In Accident

  Six UN peacekeepers died on Sunday when the land cruiser they were driving in was involved in a head-on collision with a tanker carrying gas in Nyala, the capital of south Darfur.

  Nyala police director, General Fateh el-Rahman Osman confirmed the accident to SRS from Nyala on Sunday.

  Eyewitnesses say that the tanker was coming from the opposite direction when it collided with the UNAMID landcruiser.
  
  
• South Sudan Mourns GOSS Minister Of Agriculture

  The Government of Southern Sudan has announced three days of mourning following the death of Agriculture minister Dr Samson Kwaje in Nairobi on August 1.

  The late Samson Kwaje died after he went into coma for three weeks after suffering kidney and lung complications.

  The late Dr. Samson Kwaje will be remembered for the key role he played as one of the negotiators of the Sudan peace talks in Kenya that successfully culminated in the signing of the historic Comprehensive Peace Agreement in January 2005.

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