Salva Kiir Mayardit

Salva Kiir Mayardit, as the President of South Sudan, initiated the dismissal of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of parliament, along with other recent cabinet changes. These actions are seen as a strategy to maintain his grip on power amidst political instability.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit's actions against his vice-president, Riek Machar, have contributed to the breakdown of the power-sharing agreement and the resurgence of conflict in South Sudan. His government is accused of indiscriminate air attacks and considering the local population hostile.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit's government forces are battling armed men believed to be loyal to Riek Machar, contributing to the ongoing violence in South Sudan. His government is accused of dismantling the 2018 peace agreement.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit is the leader of South Sudan, whose government issued the order to evacuate South Sudan===Akobo. He is being urged by international partners to revoke the order.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit's forces were involved in the civil war that ended with the 2018 peace deal. The current surge in violence threatens the stability of his government.