South Sudan’s Kiir reappoints ex-VP after sacking ally
Kiir brings back ex-VP James Wani Igga days after firing key ally, adding to succession tensions
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South Sudan dismisses key officials in major government reshuffle
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir dismissed several top officials and appointed new ministers, a governor, and a vice president in a major cabinet reshuffle.
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South Sudan president sacks VP Bol Mel over corruption claims
President Kiir fires Vice President Bol Mel, a onetime ally accused of corruption
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UN warns South Sudan mission at risk amid new government limits
The United Nations warned that its South Sudan peacekeeping mission risks collapse due to government-imposed conditions and budget-driven personnel cuts.
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South Sudan opposition retracts guard death claim
South Sudan’s opposition admitted misidentifying a photo of a prisoner as its leader’s bodyguard, while accusing the government of mass arrests and repression.
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South Sudan border clashes leave at least 48 dead
At least 48 dead, 152 hurt as SPLM-IO and White Army clash with SSPDF in Burebiey amid rising political tensions
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South Sudan opposition calls armed mobilisation after Machar trial
South Sudan’s opposition vowed armed mobilisation and regime change after leader Riek Machar was charged with treason and crimes against humanity.
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South Sudan president dismisses 3 ministers, governor
Kiir sacks three ministers and Western Bahr el Ghazal’s governor, appoints replacements on SSBC, and offers no explanation for the shake-up
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South Sudan’s Kiir fires finance chief—7th change since 2020
Kiir sacks finance minister, brings back Athian — the seventh switch since 2020 as the economy contracts
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South Sudan’s opposition rejects president’s dialogue call
The opposition in South Sudan demands detained leaders be freed and military attacks stop before dialogue resumes.
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