Paul Majok Nang

Paul Majok Nang is the head of the South Sudanese army and has been at the forefront of military operations in the country. Recently, he made a statement promising punitive strikes against militias in response to hijackings, which has contributed to the escalating tensions in South Sudan amid fears of a return to civil war. His leadership and decisions are critical in a country still grappling with the aftermath of a devastating civil war.