Kiir replaces Awut Deng, two other ministers
Former Minister of General Education and Instruction, Hon. Awut Deng. | Credit | Courtesy

President Salva Kiir has removed Awut Deng Achuil from her position as the minister of General Education and Instruction, appointing Kuyok Abol Kuyok as her successor.

The announcement was made through presidential decrees announced on the state-run television, SSBC, on Monday evening.

In the same decrees, Kiir also sacked Ruben Madol Arol, the minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, replacing him with Wek Mamer.

Additionally, Joseph Muom Majak was relieved of his duties as the minister of Trade and Industry and replaced with Atong Kuol Manyang, who was previously the deputy governor of Jonglei State.