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South Sudan
VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

From left, South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar, Second Vice President James Wani Igga and Third Vice President Taban Deng Ga, attend their swearing in ceremony in Juba, South Sudan on 22 February 2020. © Alex McBride/AFP

President Salva Kiir is counting on his second vice president to help quell the insecurity and a rebellion barely under control in Central Equatoria. The third-highest ranking member of government hails from that region and is one of the few South Sudanese politicians to enjoy a good reputation. [...]

Published on 25/10/2023 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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