Türkiye's ambassador to South Sudan dies
Metin Ergin, who represented Türkiye in Juba since 2024, died on November 2 at age 59.
Türkiye’s ambassador to South Sudan, Metin Ergin, died on November 2, 2026, at the age of 59. The Turkish Foreign Ministry announced his passing, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressing condolences.
South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation called Ergin a great friend of South Sudan and noted his death as a profound loss to the diplomatic community. The ministry recognized his dedication to strengthening relations between the two countries.
Ergin joined the Turkish Foreign Ministry in 1992 and previously served as consul general in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Belgium. A memorial ceremony is scheduled for November 5 in Ankara, with burial on November 6 in Istanbul.
Why it mattersThe death of Türkiye's ambassador affects diplomatic relations and the diplomatic community in South Sudan.