Kiir appoints 78 ambassadors, directs immediate transfers
March 9, 2012 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s president, Salva Kiir on Wednesday
issued a decree appointing 78 ambassadors earmarked for various
diplomatic and consular services in the country’s foreign affairs and
international cooperation ministry.
The list comprises of 10 grade one, 43 grade two and 25 grade three ambassadors. The announcement, made public on international women’s day, however, only saw eight slots allocated to women, raising
questions on gender balance.
Meanwhile President Kiir, according to the official government
website, has directed the minister of foreign affairs and
international cooperation to immediately transfer and assign the
ambassadors appointed in accordance with 7 March decree.
Details of the decree below;
1- Presidential Decree No. 18/2012 for the appointment of grade (1)
Ambassadors into the diplomatic and Consular service in the ministry
of foreign Affairs and international Cooperation of the Republic of
South Sudan, 2012 AD.
The Ambassadors are:
S/N Name
1- Mr. Majok Guandon Thiep
2- Dr. Chol Deng Alak
3- Mr. Mohamed Hassan Bakeit
4- Mr. Makelele Nyajok
5- Dr. Eluzai Mogga Yokwe
6- Dr. Akec Khoc Acieu
7- Mr. Sebit Abbe Alley
Directives are given to the minister of foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation to transfer and assign the ambassadors so
appointed in accordance with this decree forthworth.
2- Presidential Decree No. 19/2012 for the appointment of Grade (1)
Ambassadors in to the Diplomatic and consular service in the ministry
of foreign Affairs and international Cooperation of the Republic of
South Sudan. The Ambassadors are: –
S/N Name
1- Mr. Paul Macuel Malok
2- Dr. Andrew Akon Akec Kuol
3- Mr. Kuol Alor Kuol
The minister of foreign Affairs and international Cooperation is
hereby directed to transfer and assign the Ambassadors so appointed in
accordance with this decree forthworth.
3- Presidential Decree No. 20/2012 for the appointment of Grade (2)
Ambassadors into the Diplomatic and consular service in the ministry
of foreign Affairs and international Cooperation of the Republic of
South Sudan, 2012 AD.
The Ambassadors are:
S/N Name
1- Mr. Anthony Louis Kon
2- Mr. Ajing Adiang Mariik
3- Mr. Alier Deng Rual
4- Mr. Akuei Bona Malwal
5- Mr. Majak Philemon Majok
6- Mr. Baak Valentino Wol
7- Mr. John Andruga Duku
8- Mr. Mariano Deng Ngor
9- Dr. Francis George Nazario
10- Mr. Joseph Moum Majak
11- Mr. Parmena Makuet Mangar
12- Mr. Philip Jada Natana
13- Mr. Arop Deng Kuol
14- Mr. Michael Majok Ayom
15- Gabriel Gai Riak
16- Mr. Bol Wek Agoth
17- Dr. John Gai Yoh
18- Dr. Daniel Peter Othol
19- Mr. Ezekiel Lol Gathouth
20- Mr. Samuel Luate Lominsuk
21- Mr. Awad El Karim Ibrahim Ali
22- Mr. Adam Saeed AbuBakr Kabawa
23- Mr. Mustafa Lowoh Walla
24- Mr. Aban Yor Yor
25- Ms. Sittona Abdalla Osman
26- Mr. Pidor Tut Pul
27- Mr. James Ernest Onge
28- Mr. Jwokthab Amum Ajak
29- Mr. Paul Malong Akaro
30- Mr. Deng Deng Nhial
31- Mr. Lazaros Akoi Arou
32- Mr. Ruben Marial Benjamin
33- Abdon Terkoc Matuet
34- Mr. James Pitia Morgan
35- Mr. Dhanojak Obongo Othow
36- Mr. Jokwen Yukwan Ayiik
37- Mr. Michael Nyang Jok
38- Mr. Michael Mayiel Chuol
39- Ms. Abuk Nikonora Manyok
40- Ms. Nyandeng Joshua Dei Wal
41- Mr. Chol Mawut Unguec Ajonga
42- Mr. Darius Garang Wol Mabior
43- Mr. Joseph Ayok Ayok
The minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation is
hereby directed to transfer and assign the Ambassadors so appointed in
accordance with this decree forthworth.
4- Presidential Decree No. 21/2012 for the appointment of Grade (3)
Ambassadors into the Diplomatic and Consular Services in the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation of the Republic of
South Sudan 2012 A.D.
S/N Name
1- Mr. Thiik Agoth Giir
2- Mr. Nickson Deng Peter
3- Mr. Morris Batali Simon
4- Ms. Mary Badoda Francis
5- Mr. Hamilton Michael Lugor
6- Mr. Akwoch Daniel Diing
7- Ms. Jago Arop Yor
8- Mr. James Kur Muorwel
9- Ms. Sarah Victor Bol
10- Mr. William Wani Ruben
11- Mr. Wol Mayar Ariec
12- Mr. David Buom Choat
13- Ms Agnes A.O Oswaha
14- Mr. Caesar Oliha Yanga
15- Mr. Garang Garang Diing
16- Mr. Kau Nak Maper
17- Mr. Ambrose Raphael Tamania
18- Mr. Kahmis Agar Wol
19- Mr. Hassan Yousif Ngor
20- Mr. John Simon Yor Kur
21- Mr. Juma Dino Amoi
22- Mr. Dominique Panthair Mading
23- Dr. Riek Pouk Riek
24- Mr. Martin Kahmis Tabia
25- Mr. Raphael Nhial Kulang
(ST)