Kiir Cleans House: Health, Humanitarian, and Security Chiefs Out in Surprise Decrees

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‎Health, Relief, and National Security Shake Up Signals New Political Realignment ‎ ‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a wave of presidential decrees, reshuffling leadership in three of South Sudan’s most sensitive institutions: the Ministry of Health, the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), and the National Security Service (NSS). ‎ ‎The decrees, announced on State-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Wednesday evening, have already ignited heated political debate. While the presidency gave no reasons, analysts say the shake-up is tied to performance, political loyalty, and election calculations. ‎ ‎1. Aniin Ngot Ngot Out as Health Undersecretary ‎Profile: Who is Aniin Ngot Ngot? ‎Aniin Ngot Ngot, a career civil servant, has long been a fixture in the Ministry of Health. Rising through the ranks of public administration, he was appointed Undersecretary during the height of South Sudan’s post-war reconstruction efforts. ‎As Undersecretary, Aniin oversaw the...

Fifteen (15) People Killed Including Paramount Chief In Manyangok County (Tonj State)


A paramount Chief and fifteen other people have been killed in Manyangok County in two separate attacks.  
Tonj State Information Minister said that “The paramount chief of Padek Section was killed in an attack on a cattle camp called Akucheng.” 
The information Minister further confirmed that 11 people were killed in a separate attack and over 3,000 cows taken.  
The Information Minister is unable to disclose the identity of the people behind the attack.  So it remains the same case of unknown gunmen.  
More to follow shortly...  

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