Paul Nang Majok
Gen. Paul Nang Majok serves as the Chief of Defence Forces of South Sudan and is a pivotal figure in the military actions taken by the government under President Salva Kiir. He has been in the news for his role in threatening and executing military campaigns against regions with significant Nuer populations, particularly following violent clashes in Upper Nile State that have resulted in airstrikes targeting civilians.
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Chief of the defence force Gen Paul Nang Majok told his troops to finish the mission – to crush the rebellion.
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
United Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Kiir had appointed Paul Nang Majok to replace Dau Aturjong as the new Chief of Defence Forces.
South Sudan president fires military chief after three months, reinstates predecessor
Tanzania· 2025-10-09
Paul Nang Majok had been in the post since December.
South Sudan’s president fires army chief after seven months in postTanzania· 2025-07-09
Paul Nang Majok is the Chief of Defence Forces who threatened opposing political figures.
Save South Sudan's Nuer from being wiped out by their government
Kenya· 2025-03-26
