Simon Juach Deng

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Simon Juach Deng is a South Sudanese politician and diplomat. Simon is currently the Head of Mission of the Embassy of South Sudan in Kampala, Uganda.[1][2] Mr. Simon was appointed into the ambassadorial position in October 2022 by President Salva Kiir, replacing Simon Duku.[3]

Career[edit]

Simon Juach, a former child soldier previously served as a humanitarian worker with several organizations before transitioning to politics.[4]

Before his appointment as South Sudan Ambassador to the Republic of Uganda, Simon Juach worked as director of the Department of China Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.[5]

In July 2023, Juach revealed that South Sudan would import electric power from the neighboring Uganda before the country transitions into a general election expected at the end of 2024.[6] During the celebration of South Sudan Independence Day in Kampala, Juach called on South Sudanese people living in Uganda to embrace peace and unity and help in the economic recovery of the country from conflict.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ninrew, Chany (2023-05-17). "South Sudan envoy to Uganda urges nationals to return home". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  2. ^ Chang, Koang (2023-07-11). "Uganda-imported electricity to be operational before 2024 polls - official". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
  3. ^ "Kiir replaces South Sudan ambassador to Uganda". Sudans Post. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  4. ^ "Meet Simon Juach, a diplomat and ex-child soldier". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
  5. ^ "Alumni association launched to deepen South Sudan-China relations". www.news.cn. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  6. ^ Chang, Koang (2023-07-11). "Uganda-imported electricity to be operational before 2024 polls - official". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  7. ^ Ninrew, Chany (2023-07-10). "Diplomat urges unity among S. Sudanese refugees in Uganda". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2023-07-19.