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SOUTH SUDAN, JUL 8 – Gen. Paul Nang Majok was dismissed after seven months amid ongoing clashes with the White Army militia and political tensions involving Vice President Riek Machar, officials said.
- South Sudan's President Salva Kiir dismissed army chief Paul Nang Majok on Monday and named General Dau Aturjong Nyuol as his successor.
- The firing took effect immediately after seven months without any official reason, continuing a tradition of no explanations for such changes.
- Majok led the army during clashes with the White Army militia, which largely comprises Nuer youths, triggering renewed political tensions despite peace since 2018.
- Civil society activist Ter Manyang Gatwech said Nang's removal was expected due to alleged atrocities against civilians under his command.
- The appointment of Aturjong, a former SPLA-IO commander, suggests a shift amid rising security concerns and ongoing ethnic militia conflicts in South Sudan.
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South Sudan's president fires army chief after seven months in post
NAIROBI - South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has fired the country's army chief after seven months in the post and named a replacement, according to an announcement on state radio. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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