A senior policy analyst says President Salva Kiir’s move to restructure the army is a positive step to transform SPLA.
Abraham Awolich told Radio Bakhita in a phone interview that the president might be implementing a call by the SPLA Command Council to make reforms in the army.
He says the changes might help promote professionalism in the army.
The changes may also allow the army to execute their mandate effectively, Awolich adds.
Early this week, President Kiir restructured the army, dividing it into three: Ground Force, Air Force and Navy Units.
The changes came shortly after the appointment of the army chief James Ajongo replacing General Paul Malong Awan.