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The government of South Sudan and President Salva Kiir postpone the general election originally scheduled for December 2024 to December 2026, citing a need for additional time to complete a census, register political parties, and draft a permanent constitution.
2024-09-14

South Sudanese authorities arrest six journalists from the country's public broadcaster on suspicion of distributing unauthorized footage of President Salva Kiir Mayardit that went viral internationally in December.
2023-01-7

President Salva Kiir Mayardit promises peace on Independence Day and also offers peace to opponent Riek Machar. A civil war has been fought in South Sudan since 2013 when ethnic differences contributed to an armed conflict that has killed more than 400,000 people. This offer of peace comes after Pope Francis said that he would visit the Christian-majority country if some kind of peace is achieved.
2021-07-9

President of South Sudan Salva Kiir and leader of SPLM-IO Riek Machar reach a peace agreement. Other rebel factions are also expected to join a reformed government.
2018-09-13

The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, removes Riek Machar from his post as deputy leader and as vice president, and installs Taban Deng Gai in his place.
2016-07-26

Salva Kiir, the President of South Sudan, appoints rebel leader Riek Machar as Vice President in a bid to end a two year civil war.
2016-02-12

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir visits South Sudan for the first time since the country won its independence in 2011 to meet with President Salva Kiir.
2013-04-12

The People's Republic of China asks for assistance from South Sudan to obtain the release of 29 Chinese workers held captive in Sudan for five days.
2012-02-2

Southern Sudanese leader Salva Kiir calls on the people of South Sudan to forgive the north for killings during the civil war.
2011-01-16

Sudan's ruling National Congress Party endorses South Sudan President Salva Kiir in upcoming elections.
2010-01-28