James Kok Ruey Explained
James Kok Ruea has been the Governor of Western Bieh State, South Sudan since 24 December 2015.[1] He is the first governor of the state, which was created by President Salva Kiir on 2 October 2015.[2] James Kok is currently an MP in National parliament representing Pangak constituency since 2021.He previously served as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and later a Member of Parliament, representing Fangak County in Jonglei.[3] In 2001, he represented the Sudan People's Defense Forces/Democratic Front in negotiations with the Sudan People's Liberation Army, incurring the wrath of less conciliatory SPDF members who saw cooperation as betrayal.[4]
Notes and References
- News: 24 December 2015 . South Sudan's President appoints 28 Governors, defies peace agreement . South Sudan News Agency . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160202025755/http://www.southsudannewsagency.com/news/breaking-news/south-sudans-president-appoints-28-governors-defies-peace-agreement . 2 February 2016 .
- News: Kiir and Makuei want 28 states in South Sudan. Radio Tamazuj. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208183221/https://radiotamazuj.org/en/article/kiir-and-makuei-want-28-states-s-sudan. 2015-12-08.
- News: 16 April 2013. S. Sudan clarifies powers withdrawn from VP Machar. Sudan Tribune.
- Book: Jemera Rone. Sudan, Oil, and Human Rights. Human Rights Watch. 2003. 371–372.