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...
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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, promised to solemnly resolved the boarder disputes with Uganda.

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit and CES Governor Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, while addressing the media on Monday, pledged to resolve the current border disputes between South Sudan and Uganda.


The South Sudan president, made those remarks after he was briefed by the Central Equatoria State Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony about the latest development in Kajo-Keji County boarderin with Uganda. 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, promised the governor of 'CES' of his willingness to peace, tranquility and development in Central Equatoria State. 


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Recently, the government was forced to swap 13 illegal Ugandan loggers with a Kajo-Keji local chief who was arrested in Arua District. 


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In the past, there had been similar accusations of illegal border crossings and settlements between Kajo-Keji and Moyo and Yumbe Districts in search of resources.


Kajo-Keji County, is an administrative area in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. 


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Kajo-Keji County, in the year 2013 the County experienced large-scale violence that was triggered by the national conflict. 


However, the second outbreak of conflict in 2016 had a big effect on the County. The county has seen a lot of people move away and feel unsafe, which has made it hard for people to make a living there. 


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People who had to leave Kajo-Keji mostly went to Uganda. Before 2016, there were always fights between different groups, and it wasn't always clear why. 


Due to a lack of police resources and good legal infrastructure, it has been hard to solve problems through the legal system.

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