James Koang Chuol
James Koang Chuol | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Upper Nile | |
| In office 19 March 2025 – 3 October 2025 | |
| Preceded by | James Odhok |
| Succeeded by | Jacon Dollar Ruot |
| Assumed office 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Jacon Dollar Ruot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 64–65) |
| Party | Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) |
James Koang Chuol is a South Sudanese military officer and politician. Koang has served as governor of Upper Nile State since May 2026, having been reappointed by President Salva Kiir.[1]
Political career
[edit]In December 2014, Koang was appointed as commander of the SPLA-IO special division.[2]
In July 2015, the United Nations Security Council Committee for South Sudan listed Koang on a sanctions list, citing his position as a leader of forces whose members have engaged in the widespread targeting and sexual violence of civilians that constitute a violation of international humanitarian law.[2]
Koang was appointed governor of Upper Nile State on 19 March 2025. In October 2025, President Salva Kiir relieved Koang from the position and replaced him with Jacob Dollar, the former state legislative assembly speaker.[3] In May 2026, Koang was reappointed to governor of Upper Nile State by President Salva Kirr.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "South Sudan's Kiir replaces Upper Nile governor". Radio Tamazuj. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- 1 2 "JAMES KOANG CHUOL". United Nations. 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Gen. James Koang: The governor relieved after 6 months in office". Eye Radio. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
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