Taban Deng Gai
Profile
Taban Deng Gai is a South Sudanese politician currently serving as one of the Vice Presidents of South Sudan, a position he has held since February 2020. Born around 1950 in Unity State, he has had a long and complex career in South Sudanese politics, including serving as the First Vice President from 2016 to 2020 and as the Governor of Unity State. Throughout his career, he has been a key figure in various peace negotiations and infrastructure initiatives, such as the development of highways linking South Sudan to Ethiopia. Despite his political prominence, he has faced international controversy, including sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department in 2020 regarding allegations of human rights abuses, which he has consistently denied.
Details
- Born
- 1950 · 76 years old
- Birth place
- Kerial, Unity State, South Sudan
- Career
- Administrator of Itang refugee camp, head of the SPLA relief wing in Nasir, quartermaster for Riek Machar, Governor of Unity State, Deputy Minister of Roads and Bridges, Minister of Mining
