Riek Machar cautioned that President Salva Kiir’s recent cabinet changes threaten the 2018 peace deal. Key officials, including vice presidents and the health minister, were dismissed. Machar asserts this undermines the power-sharing framework critical to maintaining legitimacy and stability in the South Sudanese government.
South Sudan’s Deputy President, Riek Machar, has expressed grave concerns regarding a recent cabinet reshuffle by President Salva Kiir, suggesting it jeopardizes the peace agreement established in 2018. The reshuffle included the dismissal of key officials such as Health Minister Yolanda Awel Deng, General Alfred Futuyo Karaba, two vice presidents, and the head of intelligence.
The unilateral actions taken by Kiir threaten the unity and stability of South Sudan’s governance structure, which relies on the balance of power among its leaders. The situation casts doubt on the future of the peace agreement, rendering critical reforms uncertain and delaying presidential elections until 2026.
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