The President of the Republic on Monday issued an order pardoning opposition figures and generals who took arms against the government.
Salva Kiir Mayardit’s order read over SSTV pardons the head of SPLM-DC Lam Akol Ajawin, the former chairperson of the United Democratic Front Peter Sule.
According to the order, Dr Akol Ajawin is now free to return to the country.
The President also pardoned militia Major Generals Gabriel Tanginyang, Gatwech Dual, Mabor Dhol and Gatwech Gach who rebelled against the government.