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Kiir Dismisses VP Amid South Sudan Power Struggles

11/13/2025

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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir dismissed Vice-President Benjamin Bol Mel and demoted him from general to private, as announced on state television.
The decree also removed several officials, including SPLM Secretary-General Paul Logale Jumi and Bank Governor Addis Ababa Othow.
Although no reasons were given for Bol Mel's dismissal, legal references in the decree indicate potential misconduct.
Bol Mel, appointed vice president in February 2025 and promoted to general in September, was previously viewed as a successor to Kiir.
The political climate in South Sudan remains tense due to ongoing power struggles and disputes over oil revenue management.

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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir dismissed Vice-President Benjamin Bol Mel and demoted him from general to private, as announced on state television.
The decree also removed several officials, including SPLM Secretary-General Paul Logale Jumi and Bank Governor Addis Ababa Othow.
Although no reasons were given for Bol Mel's dismissal, legal references in the decree indicate potential misconduct.
Bol Mel, appointed vice president in February 2025 and promoted to general in September, was previously viewed as a successor to Kiir.
The political climate in South Sudan remains tense due to ongoing power struggles and disputes over oil revenue management.