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South Sudan President Salva Kiir fires police boss

Majak Akec Malok.

Sacked South Sudan police boss Majak Akec Malok. PHOTO | POOL

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By  Aggrey Mutambo

Editor - Africa & International

Nation Media Group

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked police boss Majak Akec Malok, two days after his government denied an attempted coup.

He has replaced Malok with former immigration boss Atem Marol Biar.

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