South Sudan: South Sudan President Sacks State-Owned Oil Company Boss

Sep 7, 2017 | Reuters
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South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked the head of national oil company Nilepet, according to a government decree. Managing Director James Thelweng Mathiang Rok was relieved of his duties, according to a decree broadcast on state television. Rok had been in the job since February. Chol Deng Thon Abel was named as new managing director, it said.