‘President Kiir was responsible for every decision, but not me’: First exclusive Interview with Telar Deng Ring.

Teler Deng was one of the officials considered to be the right-hand man to President Salva Kiir Myaradit. He is now relieved and appointed as ambassador to Russia. Telar will be talking to SBS Dinka about his role in the government and as the SPLA officer.

Amb Telar Deng Ring Takpiny Source: Supplied

Telar Deng Ring Takphiny is the former Advisor to the President of South Sudan, former Minister in the Sudanese Government of National Unity, and now appointed to be ambassador to Russia. This is an interview with was recorded on 30/12/2014 in Nairobi and published on the 04/01/2015. 

 

Mr Telar told SBS Dinka that ‘President Kiir was surrounded by many official advisors and community leaders’ who can advise him.

Highlights

• As the closest advisor to the President, Telar explained the role he played and how the public misunderstood his purpose.

• Mr Telar said he will work for the President even after leaving his position as an advisor.

• He addresses why he joined Dr Riek Machar in 1991 when he was serving as a judicial officer in what was then Northern in western Upper Nile during the years of South-North civil war.