Women leaders urge Kiir to free Machar, restart inclusive political dialogue
Women leaders in South Sudan have called on President Salva Kiir to facilitate the release of First Vice President Riek Machar Teny and other political detainees as part of efforts to restart an inclusive political dialogue aimed at advancing the country’s fragile peace process. The appeal was made during a gathering of women leaders and […]
Kiir removes Barnaba Bak, reappoints Salvatore Garang after five years
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has removed Barnaba Bak Chol as Minister of Finance and Planning and reappointed Salvatore Garang Mabiordit to the post, five years after he was dismissed from the same position. The changes were announced in an executive order read on national television on Monday evening. Garang previously served as finance minister before […]
