James Ajongo Mawut Unguec Ajongo | |
|---|---|
| SPLA Chief of Defence Force South Sudan | |
| In office 10 May 2017 – 20 April 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Malong Awan |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Jok Riak |
| Deputy Chief of General Staff | |
| In office 24 April 2014 – 9 May 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1961 Sudan |
| Died | 20 April 2018 (aged 57) Cairo, Egypt |
| Nationality | South Sudanese |
| Political party | Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) |
| Occupation | Military Officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  South Sudan |
| Branch/service | Sudan People's Liberation Army |
| Years of service | 1983–2018 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Chief of Defence Force |
James Ajongo Mawut (1 January 1961[1] – 20 April 2018)[2] Was the Chief and top General of the South Sudanese Military, the South Sudanese Peoples Defence Force, (SSPDF). He was appointed on 9 May 2017 and took-over the office on 10 May 2017 after he was sworn in by the President Salva Kiir Mayardit in the presidential palace. He was an Aweilian. His native land was Barmayen, which indicates that he was from the Luo people. Current deputy governor of Aweil Uber Mawut is his biological brother.[3][4][5][6]
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