Fresh Defections Hit South Sudan Rebel Movement

South Sudan’s rebel movement (SPLA-OI) led by former South Sudanese Vice President Riek Machar suffered another blow after six officials from the group joined the splinter faction led by Incumbent Vice President Taban Deng Gai. The defectors included a senior member of SPLA-IO, Tijwok Hadhir Aguet who previously served as chairperson for Agricultural Affairs in … Read more

Appointment Of Gen. Gregory (Kiir’s In-Law)

It was on Tuesday, the 3rd of January, the first work day of 2017 when President Salva Kiir Mayardit inked the polemical appointment of Gen. Gregory Deng at J1. It was exactly the third day of the New Year and the New Year’s wishes were still fresh in everyone’s mind. With that appointment, President has … Read more

Appointment Of Gen. Gregory (Kiir’s In-Law)

It was on Tuesday, the 3rd of January, the first work day of 2017 when President Salva Kiir Mayardit inked the polemical appointment of Gen. Gregory Deng at J1. It was exactly the third day of the New Year and the New Year’s wishes were still fresh in everyone’s mind. With that appointment, President has … Read more