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South Sudan: Kiir dismisses vice-presidents, dissolves government
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South Sudan: Kiir dismisses vice-presidents, dissolves government
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dismissed all five vice-presidents, including his archrival Riek Machar. This comes as he dissolves the country's transitional government ahead of its first-ever national elections. Now, what next?
By Susan Mwongeli

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dismissed all five vice-presidents, including his archrival Riek Machar, while retaining his own powers as president. This comes as he dissolves the country's transitional government ahead of its first-ever national elections. Now, what next?

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