South Sudan's President fires entire cabinetJuly 24, 2013 - 11:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - South Sudan's president has sacked his entire cabinet, in an apparent power struggle with other senior leaders, BBC News reported. Salva Kiir issued a decree dismissing all ministers and deputy ministers, as well as Vice-President Riek Machar. No clear reason was given for the sackings, but analysts say Kiir and Machar have been embroiled in a power struggle for months. South Sudan has suffered from chronic economic problems since it split from Sudan in 2011. Its stability has been hampered by lingering rows over territory and oil with its northern neighbour. Recently some of Kiir's colleagues have hinted at discontent with his leadership. Local reports say Kiir is battling to maintain control of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), the former rebel group that now runs the country. Machar, who had been stripped of some of his powers in April, had hinted that he may stand against Kiir for leadership of the SPLM before the next presidential election in 2015. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |