James Ajonga Mawut
| James Ajonga Mawut | |
|---|---|
| SPLA Chief of Defence Force South Sudan | |
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Assumed office 10 May 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Malong Awan |
| Deputy Chief of General Staff | |
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In office 24 April 2014 – 9 May 2017 |
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| Personal details | |
| Nationality | South Sudanese |
| Political party | Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) |
| Occupation | Military Officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 South Sudan
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| Service/branch | Sudan People's Liberation Army |
| Years of service | 1984-present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Chief of Defence Force |
James Ajonga Mawut, is a South Sudanese Chief of Defence Force, he was appointed on May 9, 2017 and took-over the office on May 10, 2017 after he was sworn in by the President Salva Kiir Mayardit in the presidential palace. He is an Aweilian in a native land of Barmayen which indicates that he is from the Luwo tribe. Current deputy govornor of Aweil, Uber Mawut is his biological brother.
James Ajonga Mawut has been loyal to SPLA since they were rebels. That loyalty pushed him to that position.
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