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Breaking News: Kuol Manyang Juuk appointed South Sudan Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs

The picture of South Sudan Minister for Defence with Chief of General Staff

The picture of South Sudan Minister for Defence with Chief of General Staff

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Jonglei's Governor Lt Kuol Manyang Juuk as the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs. Kuol who is also a former SPLA general served as a Minister in the Sudanese Government of National Unity and the Governor of Jonglei State. This is the first interview since he was appointed as Minister last week.


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President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Jonglei's Governor Lt Kuol Manyang Juuk as the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs. Kuol who is also a former SPLA general served as a Minister in the Sudanese Government of National Unity and the Governor of Jonglei State. This is the first interview since he was appointed as Minister last week.



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