Chan Reec Madut

Chan Reec Madut is a judge from South Sudan who is serving as Chief Justice of South Sudan.^[1][2] He was appointed by Salva Kiir Mayardit.^[3]

Career

In 2011, Madut served at the helm of the southern bureau of the South Sudan Referendum Commission.^[4] In 2013, it was reported that Madut appointed 78 legal assistants including his daughter without adhering to proper recruitment guidelines, which led to corruption allegations.^[5]

References

1. Worldwide Government Directory with Intergovernmental Organizations 2013. CQ Press. 2013-05-10. ISBN 978-1-4522-9937-2.
2. Isser, Deborah (2011). Customary Justice and the Rule of Law in War-torn Societies. US Institute of Peace Press. ISBN 978-1-60127-066-5.
3. "Interview with Chan Reec Madut, the newly appointed Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court of South Sudan". Voice of America. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
4. "99% in South Sudan 'back secession'". Belfast Telegraph. January 30, 2011. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
5. "South Sudan's chief justice is overstepping his bounds: why it matters for the rule of law". The University of Queensland. 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2022-11-27.