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By Emmanuel Garjiek
The Ministry of Labour has issued a new directive ordering all organizations, companies, NGOs, and business entities operating in South Sudan to strictly comply with national labor laws and work permit regulations for foreign employees.
In a circular released by the Office of the Undersecretary, the ministry emphasized that every foreign worker in the country must hold a valid work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour. Citing Article 46(3) of the Labour Act 2017, the ministry warned that employing foreign nationals without proper documentation constitutes a serious violation that carries heavy penalties, including prosecution, fines, closure of establishments, and possible deportation.
The directive requires all employers to immediately verify the legal status of their entire foreign workforce and ensure full compliance with existing labor regulations.
According to the ministry, nationwide inspections and enforcement operations will begin immediately and continue until further notice. Officials stressed that any non-compliance will result in swift and decisive legal action.
The circular was signed by Undersecretary Deng Kenjok of the National Ministry of Labour.
