2013 in South Sudan
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This article lists events in 2013 in South Sudan.
Incumbents
[edit]- President: Salva Kiir Mayardit
- Vice President: Riek Machar (until 23 July), vacant (from 23 July until 25 August), James Wani Igga (from 25 August)
Events
[edit]- 15 December – President Kiir accuses his former deputy Riek Machar and ten others of attempting a coup d'état, leading to the start of the South Sudanese Civil War.[1][2][3]
Deaths
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Koos, Carlo; Gutschke, Thea (2014). "South Sudan's Newest War: When Two Old Men Divide a Nation". GIGA Focus International Edition (2). Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "South Sudan opposition head Riek Machar denies coup bid". bbcnews.com. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ "South Sudan on verge of civil war, death toll rises".
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