
05/05/2025
𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐊𝐈𝐈𝐑 𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒-𝐈𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅
𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐚, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 — The President of the Republic and Commander-In-Chief of the Supreme Armed Forces Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday presided over the oath-taking ceremony of Madut Dut Yel as the new Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs, and Gen. Thoi Chany Reat as Director General of the General Intelligence Bureau of the National Security Service.
President Kiir urged the new officials to display dedication and commitment to the service of the nation. "Let’s focus on addressing the challenges facing our nation," he said, calling on all South Sudanese to unite in confronting the country’s current difficulties.
The president reiterated that nation-building required concerted efforts from the citizens, directing the new officials to cooperate with their colleagues in other institutions in an effort to realise a peaceful and cohesive society.
Gen. Thoi Chany Reat assumes the Intelligence Chief role from General Simon Yien Makuach, who had held the position since 2021.