SUDAN: AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEW SPLM LEADERSHIP

C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 03 KHARTOUM 000513 SIPDIS SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/28/2016 TAGS: PGOV PREL PINR SU SUBJECT: SUDAN: AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEW SPLM LEADERSHIP LINE-UP REF: A. KHARTOUM 219 ¶B. KHARTOUM 229 Classified By: DCM Andrew Steinfeld for reasons: Section 1.4(b) and (d) -------------- Summary and Comment -------------- ¶1. (U) SUMMARY and COMMENT: In preparation for an upcoming national convention, SPLM Chairman and Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) President Salva Kiir announced the reformation of the SPLM leadership council, dissolved by John Garang just before his death in July 2005. The leadership council, broken down into an Interim Executive Committee and a more senior Interim Political Bureau, is an important step in the restructuring of the SPLM into a political party (Note: The committees are interim until confirmed by a convention). Kiir also announced the formation of the SPLM Secretariat and secretariats for Southern Sudan and southern sector states. SIPDIS No separate secretariat for northern Sudan was announced, although northern states South Kordofan and Southern Blue Nile are included in the southern sector states secretariat. ¶2. (C) The committees may be a response to calls for reform made by former members of Garang's inner circle as outlined to Assistant Secretary Frazer during her last visit to Khartoum (ref A). During that meeting, the group mentioned two things they wanted Salva Kiir to do: publicly complain about the NCP stalling CPA implementation, and form a new leadership committee to reform and refocus the SPLM. A month later, he has done both (ref B). ¶3. (U) While Kiir's list generally follows the ranking set by Garang before his death, there are a few significant variations, most notably giving the number 2 position to Pagan Amum. Rebecca Garang is number 32 on the Executive Committee and number 21 on the Political Bureau. It is also worth noting that no active duty SPLA soldiers are on the list. End Summary and Comment. -------------- A Mixed Bag for Garangists -------------- ¶3. (C) Although the formation of these two councils seems to be at the behest of the Garang inner circle, the listing shows both good and bad for those closest to the former leader. While the announcement does not specifically say that the Executive Committee list is numbered according to rank order within the party, the SPLM has been very hierarchical and the list is nearly identical to the ranking put out by John Garang and used to determine leadership after his death. The listing is completely independent of position within the GoSS or Government of National Unity (GNU),with some GNU ministers listed lower than State Ministers and GoSS Advisors. ¶4. (C) The most significant change from the previous list, and the only change in the top 15, is the position of Pagan Amum, a close associate of Dr. Garang, who maintains the title of Secretary General but is listed at number 2, up from number 11. However, other members of Garang's inner circle do not necessarily fare as well. Most remain unchanged, but Rebecca Garang, previously unlisted because of the role she held while her husband is alive, is listed as number 32. The other notable additions to the list-- Telar Ring Deng (17), Aleu Ayieny Aleu (18),Dr. Tabithat Butrus Shokia (19),Rev. Dr. Harun Lual Ruun (20),John Luk Jok (36),and Remy Oler (42)-- are thought to be close to Salva Kiir. -------------- -- Political Bureau Better for Garangist and North -------------- -- ¶5. (C) The more senior, 23-member Interim Political Bureau follows the ranking of the Interim Executive Committee exactly for the first 18 positions. However, the final five positions give a bump to Rebecca Garang, Awut Deng Acuil, and northern party members Dr. Mansour Khalid and Yassir Arman. All are part of the Garang inner-circle; they would not have been in the Political Bureau had Kiir taken only the top 23 names from the executive committee list. Northern SPLM spokesperson Walid Hamid serves on neither committee. -------------- Text of the Chairman's Resolutions -------------- ¶6. (U) The following is the text of SPLM Chairman's Resolution No. 5 establishing the Interim Political Bureau and signed by Salva Kiir on February 21, 2006. KHARTOUM 00000513 002 OF 003 (Begin Text) Considering His Excellency, the late leader and Chairman of the SPLM, Council's Resolution No.1 of July 2005, dissolving the Leadership Council; In view of the Chairman's Resolution Lt. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, Resolution No. 3 of August 2005, re-instating the Leadership Council and focusing on the importance of realizing effective political leadership of the SPLM to the transitional process, I, Lt. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chairman of the SPLM hereby re-institute and expand the SPLM Leadership Council and forming it to serve as an Interim Political Bureau and National Executive Council pending holding of the Second National Convention. I - Interim Political Bureau ¶1. Lt. Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit, SPLM Chairman ¶2. Mr. Pagan Amum Okiech, SPLM Secretary General ¶3. Dr. Riek Machar Teny, Member ¶4. Mr. James Wani Igga, Member ¶5. Mr. Daniel Awet Akol, Member ¶6. Mr. Kuol Manyang Juk, Member ¶7. Mr. Lual Ding Wol, Member ¶8. Mr. Nhial Deng Nhial, Member ¶9. Mr. Samuel Abu John, Member ¶10. Mr. Malik Agar Iyre, Member ¶11. Mr. Deng Aloor Kuol, Member ¶12. Mr. John Kong Nyuon, Member ¶13. Mr. Abdel Aziz Adam El Hilu, Member ¶14. Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, Member ¶15. Dr. Theopholus Ochang, Member ¶16. Dr. Peter Nyot Kok, Member ¶17. Mr. Telar Ring Deng, Member ¶18. Mr. Aleu Anyieny Aleu, Member ¶19. Dr. Mansour Khalid, Member ¶20. Mrs. Awut Deng Acuil, Member ¶21. Mrs. Rebecca Nyadeng de Mabior, Member ¶22. Dr. Tabitha Butrus Shokai, Member ¶23. Mr, Yasir Saeed Arman, Member II - SPLM Interim Executive Committee ¶1. Lt. Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit, SPLM Chairman ¶2. Mr. Pagan Amum Okiech, SPLM Secretary General ¶3. Dr. Riek Machar Teny, Member ¶4. Mr. James Wani Igga, Member ¶5. Mr. Daniel Awet Akol, Member ¶6. Mr. Kuol Manyang Juk, Member ¶7. Mr. Lual Ding Wol, Member ¶8. Mr. Nhial Deng Nhial, Member ¶9. Mr. Samuel Abu John, Member ¶10. Mr. Malik Agar Iyre, Member ¶11. Mr. Deng Aloor Kuol, Member ¶12. Mr. John Kong Nyuon, Member ¶13. Mr. Abdel Aziz Adam El Hilu, Member ¶14. Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, Member ¶15. Dr. Theopholus Ochang, Member ¶16. Dr. Peter Nyot Kok, Member ¶17. Mr. Telar Ring Deng, Member ¶18. Mr. Aleu Anyieny Aleu, Member ¶19. Dr. Tabitha Butrus Shokai, Member ¶20. Rev. dr. Harun Lual Ruun, Member ¶21. Mr. Paul Mayom Akee, Member ¶22. Fr. George L. Kinga, Member ¶23. Mr. Kosti Manibe, Member ¶24. Prof. George Bureng Nyombe, Member ¶25. Dr. Justin Yaac Arop, Member ¶26. Mr. Michael Makuei Lueth, Member ¶27. Mr. David Deng Athorbei, Member ¶28. Mr. Timothy Tot Chol, Member ¶29. Mr. William Ajal Deng, Member ¶30. Dr. Mansour Khalid, Member ¶31. Mr. Yasir Saeed Arman, Member ¶32. Mrs. Rebecca Nyadeng de Mabior, Member ¶33. Mrs. Awut Deng Acuil, Member ¶34. Mr. Anthony Lino Makana, Member ¶35. Arthur Akuen Chol, Member ¶36. Mr. John Luk Jok, Member ¶37. Dr. Samson L. Kwaje, Member ¶38. Mr. Gier Chuang Aluong, Member ¶39. Dr. Ann Itto, Member ¶40. Dr. Festo Kumba, Member ¶41. Mrs. Mary Kiden, Member ¶42. Dr. Remy Oler, Member ¶43. Mr. Atem Garang Deng de Kuek, Member ¶44. Dr. Luka Manoje, Member ¶45. Dr. Luka Biong Beng, Member ¶46. Mrs. Jemma Nunu Kumba, Member ¶47. Dr. Prescilla Nyanyang, Member KHARTOUM 00000513 003 OF 003 ¶48. Mr. Hussien Mar Nyut, Member ¶49. Mr. Ramadan Shemeila, Member ¶50. Mr, Deng Monydit, Member ¶51. Mr. Peter Bashir Bandi, Member ¶52. Mrs. Abuk Paiti Ayiik, Member ¶53. Mr. Kom Kom Geg, Member ¶54. Mr. William Wur Derdor, Member ¶55. Mrs. Mary Nyawulang, Member ¶56. Prof. Barry Wanji, Member ¶57. Mr. Nartisio Loloke, Member Done under my hand on this day (21.2.06) February, 2006, Juba, Southern Sudan (Signature) Lt. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit Chairman, Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) (End Text) ¶7. (U) The following is the text of SPLM Chairman's Resolution No. 4 establishing the SPLM Secretariat, the Southern Secretariat and the Southern Sector States Secretariat, also signed by Slava Kiir on February 21, 2006. SIPDIS Begin text Reflecting on the SPLM Chairman's Resolution, His Excellency our late leader Dr. John Garang de Mabior Resolution No. 1 of July 2005, dissolving the SPLM Leadership Council, and Resolution No. 2 of July 2005 appointing supervisors for Southern and Northern Sectors, I, Lt. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chairman of the SPLM hereby make the following dispositions and appointments: 1) Interim Secretariat for the purpose of preparing and organizing the SPLM in preparation to holding of the SPLM National Convention 2) Interim Southern Sudan Secretariat and 3) Interim Southern Sector States Secretariat I- Interim SPLM Secretariat ¶1. Mr. Pagan Amum Okiech, Secretary General ¶2. Mr. Abdel-Aziz Adam El-Hilu, Deputy Secretary General Northern Sector ¶3. Dr. Luka Manoja, Deputy Secretary General Southern Sector ¶4. Dr. Luka Biong Deng, National Treasurer ¶5. Mr. Peter Agoth Liol, Deputy National Treasurer II- Interim Southern Sudan Secretariat ¶1. Dr. Luka Manoja, Deputy Secretary General ¶2. Mr. James Lual Deng Kuel, Secretary for Political and Organizational Affairs ¶3. Mr. Gabriel Alaak Garang, Secretary for Administration ¶4. Mr. Lawrence Korbandi, Secretary for States Affairs ¶5. Mr. Martin Majut, Secretary for Syndicated Organizations ¶6. Mr. Mading Deng Kuol, Secretary for Information and Culture ¶7. Mr. Henry Wani Rondiang, Secretary for External Affairs ¶8. Mr. Simon Kiman Lado, Treasurer III- Interim Southern sector States Secretariat ¶1. Mr. Antipas Nyok, Jonglei ¶2. Mr. Felix Otudaha, Eastern Equatoria ¶3. Mr. Bukulu Edward, Western Equatoria ¶4. Mr. Stephen Wondu, Central Equatoria (Note: Currently known as Bahr el-Jabal, although an official name change is expected soon. End Note.) ¶5. Mr. Khor Diew Gai, Upper Nile ¶6. Mr. John Mangok, Warrap ¶7. To be appointed after consultation with the state, Unity ¶8. Mr. Samuel Mathiang Keer, Lakes ¶9. Mr. Efisio Kon Uguak, Western Bahr el Ghazal ¶10. Mr. Ajou Garang Deng, Northern Bahr el Ghazal ¶11. Simon Kalu, Southern Kordofan ¶12. Mr, Jabir Bakheit, Southern Blue Nile Done under my hand on this day February, 2006, Juba, Southern Sudan (Signature) Lt. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit Chairman, Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) End Text HUME