David Yau Yau

David Yau Yau
Yau Yau during his time as insurgent leader
Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor
In office
2014–2015
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Governor of Boma State
In office
2018–2020
Preceded byBaba Medan Konya
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Personal details
Political partySudan People's Liberation Movement[1]
Other political
affiliations
South Sudan Democratic Movement (until 2016)

David Yau Yau is a South Sudanese politician and former militant. He served as Governor of Boma State[2] from 2018 to 2020 and as the Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area of South Sudan.[3][4] He was previously the leader of a Murle insurrection against the South Sudanese government.

  1. ^ "Boma State governor says 'united' with Yauyau for peace". Radio Tamazuj. 18 June 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  2. ^ "3 ambassadors, 4 governors take oath of office in Juba". Radio Tamazuj. 5 February 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Yau Yau Dissolves Part and Officially Joins SPLM". Gurtong. 12 January 2016. Archived from the original on 5 April 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Calm in Pibor after tension over 'disarmament' and governor". Eye Radio. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2016.