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2024 in South Sudan

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2024
in
South Sudan

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This article lists events in 2024 in South Sudan.

Incumbents

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Events

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March

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May

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July

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August

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  • 6 August – Two people are killed after Sudanese warplanes enter South Sudanese airspace and bomb the town of Khortumbak in Upper Nile State.[6]
  • 9 August – Petronas pulls out of South Sudan after 14 years in operation, citing changes in the industrial environment.[7]
  • 15 August – A bill allowing warrantless arrests lapses into law more than 30 days after it was sent to President Kiir on 12 July.[8]
  • 19 August – President Salva Kiir Mayardit orders the dismissal of Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro as presidential affairs minister and his replacement by Chol Mawut Ajonga.[9]
  • 25 August – Peter Mabior Riiny Lual resigns as a member of the National Legislature, citing the government's failure to address growing socioeconomic problems.[10]
  • 27 August – South Sudan halts the export of oil through Sudan due to the country's ongoing civil war.[11]

September

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  • 13 September – Authorities order the postponement of general elections due in December to 22 December 2026, citing the need to complete institutional processes such the creation of a census and a permanent constitution and the registration of political parties.[12]

Holidays

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave". Firstpost. 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  2. ^ "Cargo plane crashes at Malakal airport". 31 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Kiir sacks Unity State governor over human rights violations". Sudan Tribune. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Deadly clashes in Malakal raise concerns ahead of Political Rally". Sudan Tribune. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Kiir sacks Finance minister, head of oil company". Sudan Tribune. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Sudan warplane strikes inside South Sudan, killing two". Sudan Tribune. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  7. ^ "Petronas exits South Sudan, Savannah energy deal collapses". Sudan Tribune. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  8. ^ "South Sudan's security bill allowing warrantless arrests becomes law". Associated Press. 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  9. ^ "South Sudan's Kiir sacks minister Bakosoro". Sudan Tribune. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  10. ^ "South Sudan lawmaker resigns over worsening economy". Sudan Tribune. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  11. ^ "South Sudan to halt oil production due to Sudan Conflict". Sudan Tribune. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  12. ^ "South Sudan postpones December elections by 2 years citing incomplete preparations". Associated Press. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  13. ^ "South Sudan Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
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