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South Sudan president fires military chief after three months, reinstates predecessor
- South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dismissed military chief Dau Aturjong after three months and reinstated his predecessor Paul Nang Majok late on Wednesday in Juba.
- Kiir made this decision with no public explanation, continuing a pattern of frequent leadership changes during ongoing armed conflict and deepening internal divisions.
- The decision came after clashes in the northeast, where forces linked to First Vice President Riek Machar’s Nuer community temporarily gained control over the military.
- Last month, the government charged Machar with treason, murder, and crimes against humanity over alleged support for militia activity, which Machar denies.
- These developments reflect persistent military and political turmoil since South Sudan’s 2011 independence, fueling fears of renewed civil war and further instability.
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- 40% of the sources are Center, 40% of the sources lean Right
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C 40%
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