Sudan’s al-Bashir appoints new governor for South Darfur

July 7, 2007 (KHARTOUM) — The president Omer Hassan al-Bashir, has issued a presidential decree relieving the governor of Southern Darfur State, Eng Atta al-Mannan from his position as governor of South Darfur State.

Meanwhile Al-Bashir has appointed Ali Mahmoud, former state minister at the ministry of finance, as the governor of Southern Darfur State.

Mahmoud was relieved yesterday from his post at the ministry of finance and national economy.

Mahmoud was a member of the Sudanese government delegation to peace talks with the of Eastern Sudan rebels. He signed a protocol on wealth sharing with the former rebels in the Eritrean capital Asmara in October 2006.

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