South Sudan’s Kiir still in murky political waters eight years into power
Eight years into his rule, the South Sudan President Salva Kiir has lost a number of his key henchmen. Now it appears he will face a stiff challenge to his rule in the coming General Election. Photo/FILE/TEA Graphic
President Salva Kiir of the South Sudan has lost all his key men just eight years after taking power. The exits are a defining moment for Kiir’s political career.
As he seeks to steer the young country uncertainty over the fate of the disputed Abyei region persists. A referendum on Abyei was slated for this month but it remains unclear if it will take place.
