Kuol Manyang Juuk
Kuol Manyang is a southern Sudanese politician. He is a member of the SPLM. He became governor of Jonglei state on 15 December 2007, following the first former governor, Philip Thon Leek from Dinka Bor of Duk county, to curb cattle raiding and abduction of children in the region.[1]
Biography
Kuol is from Dinka Bor of Southern Sudan. He is one of the tallest members in The SPLA commanders. Mr. Kuol is known in Southern Sudan as anti-corruption and development oriented official. He is one of the architect of fairness throughout the liberation struggle and areas of his direct control. Previous to becoming governor of Jonglei, he was Minister of Roads and Transport in the government of National Unity of Sudan. At a party congress at Bor, Kuol was reappointed chairman of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Jonglei state, and Deputy Governor Hussein Maar Nyuot deputy chair.[2] A priority for Kuol has been achieving civil order through disarming the various armed groups in South Sudan; sources credit Kuol with being the primary force for that country's disarmament campaign carried out from June through November 2008.[3]
Personal life
Gov. Kuol is married to Priscilla Nyankot Kuot, and has 2 daughters and one son. They are Atong Kuol, Chaw Kuol and Ajok Small Eyes Kuol.
Military career
Commander Kuol Manyang was one of the High-ranking SPLA commanders. He served as the zonal commander in Bor from 1985 to 1988. Before he joined the SPLA He was a lecturer in Juba. He was educated in Europe. The line of succession was already determined by each individual's seniority in the POLITICO- MILITARY HIGH COMMAND. Below is the list according to their seniority:[4]
- Cdr Dr. John Garang,
- Cdr Kerubino Kuanyin Bol
- Cdr William Nyuon Bany
- Cdr Martin Majier Gai Ayuel
- Cdr Salva Kiir Mayardit
- CdrArok Thon Arok
- Cdr Nyacigak Nyaculuk
- Cdr John Kualang
- Cdr Dr Riek Machar Teny
- Cdr Dr Lam Akol Ajawin
- Cdr Yusif Kuwa Mekki
- Cdr James Wani Igga
- Cdr Daniel Awet Akot
- Cdr Kuol Manyang Juuk
- Cdr Lual Diing Wol
- Cdr Gelario M
Political career
- Minister of transport, Roads and Physical infrastructure
- Governor of Jonglei State
- Jonglei State SPLM/A Chairmanship
- High Executive Council
References
- ^ Mayen Daniel Mangok, "New governor of Sudan’s Jonglei pledges to disarm the state", Sudan Tribune, 25 December 2007 (accessed 18 December 2010)
- ^ Philip Thon Aleu, "SPLM Jonglei state congress starts, leaders go unopposed", Sudan Tribune published 29 April 2008 (accessed 15 December 2010)
- ^ Adam O'Brien, Shots in the Dark: The 2008 South Sudan Civilian Disarmament Campaign, January 2009. Small Arms Survey, Sudan Working Paper No. 16, p. 17
- ^ Biography of the Late Dr. John Garang de-Mabior, Gurtong Peace Project website
External links
- Sudan Government
- "Jonglei MPs applaud Governor for improving security", Sudan Tribune, published 23 February 2009