South Sudan
Kiir gives new Warrap state governor a poisoned chalice

South Sudanese president Salva Kiir.
South Sudanese president Salva Kiir. © Tiziana Fabi/AFP
The South Sudanese president is hoping to put an end to insecurity in Warrap state, his birthplace and electoral stronghold. He has appointed a new governor who will have to navigate between the interests of local barons and government heavyweights. [...]
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