The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services in South Sudan has affirmed its engagement with Crawford Capital Ltd. a day after the United States announced measures targeting entities and officials it accused of undermining the country’s peace process.

In what appeared to be a response to the US sanction on Crawford Capital, the ministry, in a press statement dated 13 May 2026, said Crawford Capital was supporting the development and research of electronic government services in South Sudan.

“The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MICT&PS) of the Republic of South Sudan affirms its official engagement with Crawford Capital Ltd. in supporting the development and research of electronic government services (e-services) in South Sudan,” the statement said.

The ministry said the engagement forms part of the government’s digital transformation agenda aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, accountability and accessibility in public service delivery.

It added that the engagement was grounded in established institutional procedures and aligned with government-approved reform priorities and resolutions of the Council of Ministers.

According to the statement, Crawford Capital is providing technical and research support to strengthen digital workflows, improve administrative coordination and contribute to the development of citizen-centered e-services.

The ministry also said digital transformation remains a key governance reform initiative intended to modernize public administration and improve service delivery.

“The Ministry remains committed to transparent implementation and the continued advancement of digital systems that support a modern, efficient, and accessible government,” the statement said.

The statement was issued a day after the U.S. State Department announced visa restrictions on members of South Sudan’s transitional government and accused certain individuals and entities of obstructing implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS).

In a statement attributed to State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott, Washington said South Sudan was “on the brink of a return to all-out war” and accused transitional authorities of delaying implementation of the peace agreement.

The U.S. statement named Crawford Capital Ltd. among entities accused of siphoning public funds and diverting foreign assistance intended for the South Sudanese population.

Washington also cited reports of human rights abuses, military operations in northern Jonglei State and delays in implementing provisions of the peace agreement, including the release of political detainees.

The U.S. did not immediately release the names of officials affected by the visa restrictions.