2024 in South Sudan

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This article lists events in 2024 in South Sudan.

Incumbents

• President: Salva Kiir Mayardit
• Vice President: Riek Machar

Events

March

• 18 March – Schools across South Sudan close for the day, as an extreme heat wave hits the country. ^[1]
• 31 March - 2024 Malakal Airport collision: A Boeing 727 collides with a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 at Malakal Airport, injuring one person. ^[2]

May

• 20 May – President Salva Kiir Mayardit orders the dismissal of Joseph Nguen Monytui as governor of Unity State and his replacement by Riek Tap Long. ^[3]
• 30 May – Several people are reported killed during clashes inside two internally displaced persons camps in Malakal. ^[4]

July

• 10 July – President Salva Kiir Mayardit orders the dismissal of Daniel Awow Chuang as finance minister and his replacement by Marial Deng Ring. ^[5]

August

• 6 August – Two people are killed after Sudanese warplanes enter South Sudanese airspace and bomb the town of Khortumbak in Upper Nile State. ^[6]
• 9 August – Petronas pulls out of South Sudan after 14 years in operation, citing changes in the industrial environment. ^[7]
• 15 August – A bill allowing warrantless arrests lapses into law more than 30 days after it was sent to President Kiir on 12 July. ^[8]
• 19 August – President Salva Kiir Mayardit orders the dismissal of Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro as presidential affairs minister and his replacement by Chol Mawut Ajonga. ^[9]
• 25 August – Peter Mabior Riiny Lual resigns as a member of the National Legislature, citing the government's failure to address growing socioeconomic problems. ^[10]
• 27 August – South Sudan halts the export of oil through Sudan due to the country's ongoing civil war. ^[11]

September

• 13 September – Authorities order the postponement of general elections due in December to 22 December 2026, citing the need to complete institutional processes such the creation of a census and a permanent constitution and the registration of political parties. ^[12]

October

• 28 October – A cholera outbreak is declared in Renk County, Upper Nile State, with six confirmed cases recorded. ^[13]

November

• 21 November – Two people are injured in a shootout between soldiers guarding the residence of former intelligence services chief Akol Koor, who is under house arrest, and the latter's personal bodyguards in Thongpiny, Juba. ^[14]

December

• 9 December – President Kiir dismisses General Santino Deng Wol as chief of staff of the army, General Atem Marol Biar as inspector general of police, and James Alic Garang Alic as governor of the Bank of South Sudan. They are replaced by General Paul Nang Majok, General Abraham Peter Manyuat and Johnny Ohisa Damian. ^[15]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in South Sudan

Source: ^[16]

• 1 January - New Year's Day
• 29 March - Good Friday
• 30 March - Easter Saturday
• 31 March - Easter Sunday
• 1 April - Easter Monday
• 10 April – Eid al-Fitr
• 1 May – Labour Day
• 16 May – SPLA Day
• 16 June – Eid al-Adha
• 9 July – Independence Day
• 30 July – Martyrs' Day
• 24 December – Christmas Eve
• 25 December – Christmas Day
• December 26 – Boxing Day

See also

• Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
• East African Community
• Community of Sahel–Saharan States
• International Conference on the Great Lakes Region

References

1. "South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave". Firstpost. 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
2. "Cargo plane crashes at Malakal airport". 31 March 2024.
3. "Kiir sacks Unity State governor over human rights violations". Sudan Tribune. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
4. "Deadly clashes in Malakal raise concerns ahead of Political Rally". Sudan Tribune. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
5. "Kiir sacks Finance minister, head of oil company". Sudan Tribune. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
6. "Sudan warplane strikes inside South Sudan, killing two". Sudan Tribune. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
7. "Petronas exits South Sudan, Savannah energy deal collapses". Sudan Tribune. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
8. "South Sudan's security bill allowing warrantless arrests becomes law". Associated Press. 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
9. "South Sudan's Kiir sacks minister Bakosoro". Sudan Tribune. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
10. "South Sudan lawmaker resigns over worsening economy". Sudan Tribune. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
11. "South Sudan to halt oil production due to Sudan Conflict". Sudan Tribune. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
12. "South Sudan postpones December elections by 2 years citing incomplete preparations". Associated Press. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
13. "South Sudan declares cholera outbreak in Upper Nile State". Sudan Tribune. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
14. "Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan's former spy chief who is under house arrest". Associated Press. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
15. "South Sudan's Kiir fires army chief, Central bank governor". Sudan Tribune. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
16. "South Sudan Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 8 December 2023.

External links

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