Alfred Futiyo Karaba is the current Governor of western Equatoria State of South Sudan.[1] He was appointed into office by president Salva Kiir in 2020.[2] He was the SPLA- IO Sector commandant of Western Equatoria.[3]
Alfred Futiyo Karaba | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Western Equatoria | |
| Assumed office 29 June 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa (Gbudwe) Joseph Ngere Paciko (Amadi) |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | South Sudanese |
Alfred Futuyo Karaba, Governor of Western Equatoria State, has promised that his government will make sure that women will obtain their 35 per cent political representation, as stipulated in the revitalized peace agreement signed in September 2018.[4]
Rebellion
editIn 2015 South Sudan People's Patriotic Front (SSPPF) rebel faction in Western Equatoria state unveiled its strategic objectives and for forming an alliance with other rebel groups operating in the area and in the country to remove from power the government of president Salva Kiir where Alfred Futiyo Karaba was named as the overall military commander of the forces composed mainly of the armed youth, popularly known as the Arrow Boys[5][6]
References
edit- ^ Chang, Koang (2023-04-19). "SPLM-IG accuses Governor Futuyo of peace violation". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ "Western Equatoria governor vows to prioritize security". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "SOUTH SUDAN / LI RANGU VISIT". United Nations UN Audiovisual Library. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ "Governor of Western Equatoria State promises 35 per cent political representation for women". United Nations Peacekeeping. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ SudanTribune (2015-11-25). "New South Sudan rebel faction seeks alliance against government". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ Team, Editorial (2015-11-29). "Arrow Boys: Maj. Gen. Alfred Futoyi Still In Charge". Nyamilepedia. Retrieved 2023-06-30.