President Salva Kiir Mayardit dismisses Amer Madol Majak following financial criticism
What happened
President Salva Kiir Mayardit relieved Amer Madol Majak of her undersecretary position. Amer Madol Majak had previously criticized government financial procedures, alleging selective prioritization of payments while civil servants faced salary arrears. She specifically accused the Ministry of Finance and Planning and the Office of the President of engaging in these practices. The Ministry of Finance and Planning disputed these claims.
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Why it matters
The controversy centers on allegations of selective government payment prioritization and salary arrears for civil servants in South Sudan. These accusations involve the Ministry of Finance and Planning and the Office of the President, which exercises executive control over the Ministry regarding budget and payment prioritization.
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Who's involved
- Salva Kiir MayarditPresident who relieved Amer Madol Majak of her undersecretary position.
- Ministry of Finance and PlanningMinistry accused of selective payment prioritization and budget issues.
- Office of the PresidentOffice accused of involvement in special payment channels.
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The entities involved
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Salva Kiir Mayardit
President of South Sudan since 2011
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Ministry of Finance and Planning
government ministry in Sri Lanka
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Office of the President
South Sudanese government ministry