Profile: Salva Kiir
Salva Kiir, popular leader enjoying support in southern Sudan
2 Jan 2011
Al Jazeera takes a closer look at Salva Kiir, the popular leader enjoying support in southern Sudan.
Source : Al Jazeera
Salva Kiir, popular leader enjoying support in southern Sudan
Al Jazeera takes a closer look at Salva Kiir, the popular leader enjoying support in southern Sudan.
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