Salva Kiir Mayardit

Salva Kiir Mayardit is a South Sudanese politician who has been the first President of South Sudan since its independence in 2011. Prior to independence, he was President of the Government of Southern Sudan, as well as First Vice President of Sudan, from 2005 to 2011. He was named Commander-in-Chief of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) in 2005, following the death of John Garang.


Source: Wikipedia - Salva Kiir Mayardit

Born September 13, 1951 (age 73)
Party: Sudan People's Liberation Movement
Current Office President - South Sudan

Event Timeline

July 9, 2011
Begins President in South Sudan
April 11, 2010 South Sudanese General Election - Presidential, 2010
Candidate Party Region Vote Count Elected
Salva Kiir Mayardit South Sudan 2,616,613
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