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South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections
President’s move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power.
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South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional unity government and installed a caretaker administration. The move is intended to clear obstacles for the country’s first national elections, which have been delayed for years. By removing the existing cabinet, Kiir may gain greater control over the electoral process. The caretaker government will oversee preparations for the upcoming vote.
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