Salva Kiir Mayardit
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Salva Kiir Mayardit was born on September 13, 1951, in Bahr el Ghazal [1][2]. He holds citizenship in both South Sudan and Sudan [3]. His professional background includes roles as a politician, military personnel, and minister [3]. He practices Catholicism .
Mayardit has held several high-level government positions, including Vice President of Sudan from 2005 to 2011 and Vice President of South Sudan in 2005 [3][4][5]. He has served as the President of South Sudan from 2011 to the present [3][4][5]. Additionally, he was the Minister of Cabinet Affairs from 2018 to 2019 [3][4][5].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Mary Ayen Mayardit[7]
- Country of citizenship: South Sudan[8]
- Ethnic group: Dinka people[9]
- Position held: President of South Sudan[10]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Member of political party: Sudan People's Liberation Movement[13]
- Commons category: Salva Kiir Mayardit[14]
- Military, police or special rank: general[15]
- Participated in conflict: First Sudanese Civil War[16], Second Sudanese Civil War[17]
- Work location: Khartoum[18], Juba[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[20]
- Name in native language: Salva Kiir Kuethpiny Mayardit[21]
- Wears: hat[22]
Why It Matters
Salva Kiir Mayardit has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Salva Kiir Mayardit born?
Salva Kiir Mayardit was born in Bahr el Ghazal[2].
Who was Salva Kiir Mayardit married to?
Salva Kiir Mayardit's spouses include Mary Ayen Mayardit[7].
What did Salva Kiir Mayardit do for work?
Salva Kiir Mayardit worked as a politician[3], military personnel[4], and minister[5].