Chan Reec Madut Explained

Chan Reec Madut is a judge from South Sudan who is serving as Chief Justice of South Sudan.^{[1] [2]} He was appointed by Salva Kiir Mayardit.^[3]

Career

In 2011, Madut served at the helm of the southern bureau of the South Sudan Referendum Commission.^[4] In 2013, it was reported that Madut appointed 78 legal assistants including his daughter without adhering to proper recruitment guidelines, which led to corruption allegations.^[5]

References

1. Book: Worldwide Government Directory with Intergovernmental Organizations 2013 . 2013-05-10 . CQ Press . 978-1-4522-9937-2 . en.
2. Book: Isser, Deborah . Customary Justice and the Rule of Law in War-torn Societies . 2011 . US Institute of Peace Press . 978-1-60127-066-5 . en.
3. Web site: Interview with Chan Reec Madut, the newly appointed Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court of South Sudan . 2022-10-22 . Voice of America . en.
4. News: January 30, 2011 . 99% in South Sudan 'back secession' . en-GB . Belfast Telegraph . November 27, 2022 . 0307-1235.
5. Web site: 2021-05-12 . South Sudan's chief justice is overstepping his bounds: why it matters for the rule of law . 2022-11-27 . The University of Queensland . en.