Benjamin Bol Mel
Benjamin Bol Mel is the newly appointed vice president of South Sudan, who has become a controversial figure amid rising tensions between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar, with many fearing that his potential succession could lead to an immediate coup d'état.
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Kenya:
Benjamin Bol Mel is a businessman and the second vice-president of South Sudan, who has been positioned to succeed Salva Kiir.
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United Kingdom:
Benjamin Bol Mel was promoted by Salva Kiir and is viewed as Kiir’s chosen successor.
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Tanzania:
Benjamin Bol Mel was promoted to deputy chairperson of the SPLM party and is seen as Kiir's chosen successor.
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Canada:
Vice-President Benjamin Bol Mel apologized for any inconvenience caused to the United States of America.
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Kenya:
Benjamin Bol Mel is being positioned by President Kiir as his chosen successor, which has caused significant discontent.
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