South Sudan top Diplomat’s homelessness in Rome, Italy
A top South Sudan’s Diplomat serving at the Embassy in Rome, Italy, MP Gai Lel Ngundeng become homelessness in Rome, Italy. He was seen crying in the busy street in Rome, Italy. According to the reports, Mr. Ngundeng was evicted from the rented apartment due to non-payment of rent for six months to the landlord.
The landlord went through the court procedures and ejected MP Ngundeng from the apartment as a result the top diplomat became homeless and slept on the streets of slum of Roma Termini with homeless refugees. The fate of the diplomats’ status is not yet known as he continues to live on the streets of Rome, Italy.
Most of the diplomats’ apartments are being closed down in Italy by the property owners due to defaulted payments. South Sudan Head of Mission in Rome, Italy refused MP Mr. Ngundeng to live with him at the Residence of South Sudan Embassy. Equally, other diplomats are not allowed to move to the South Sudan residence.
This is a very embarrassing situation to the image and reputation of the Republic of South Sudan. There is need for immediate intervention from the top leadership of the Republic of South Sudan. The public and judicial officers communicated the extension of eviction order immediately for South Sudan Embassy from 07.05.2024 to 18. 06.2024 free of equipment and people. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation in Juba, South Sudan should pay salaries and rent arrears promptly.
