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South Sudan president fires defence, interior ministers

South Sudan President Salva Kiir.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir. He has sacked two top security ministers, violating the terms of a peace agreement with opposition party leader First Vice President Riek Machar. PHOTO | PETER LOUIS GUME | AFP

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South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked two top security ministers, violating the terms of a peace agreement with opposition party leader First Vice President Riek Machar.

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