South Sudan President Salva Kiir appoints rival's wife to Defence Ministry

South Sudan's Salva Kiir appoints diverse bag of 35 new ministers in reshuffle to demonstrate commitment to national unity

Appointment: Angelina Teny, wife of Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar, tapped for Defence Minister in South Sudan — Appointment: Angelina Teny, wife of Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar, tapped for Defence Minister in South SudanPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX

Barry Morgan

Paris

Published 13 March 2020, 18:57Updated 13 March 2020, 18:57

Salva Kiir Riek Machar Angelina Teny Puot Kang Chol John Luk Jok