Anter Bayak Kuol
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| Born | January 28, 1996 |
| Nationality | South Sudanese |
| Alma mater | Starford International University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Hon. Anter Bayak Kuol (born 28 January 1996) is a South Sudanese politician who has worked in various institutions and profiles in Jonglei State and South Sudan at large. He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) [1] in the transitional legislative assembly of Jonglei State that was established in accordance with the Revitalised Peace Agreement in South Sudan.[2][3] .
Early life and education
Bayak was born on 28 January 1996 in Buongjok Boma of Duk Padiet Payam in Duk County, Jonglei State during the second Sudanese Civil War. He hails from a subsection of Dinka called Hol, especially Duor Ethnic community of Duk County in Jonglei State.
Bayak grew up in South Sudan and later to Kenya and had since travelled to different countries. Academically, completed his high school in South Sudan (2018) at Malek Secondary school in Bor, Jonglei state. He later did a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical studies and community development outreach graduating in 2022 at the Nation to Nation Christian University N2NCU USA. He has been pursuing other studies including the bachelor's degree in law (LLB) at Starford International University (SIU).
Career
In his social and political career, he has participated in community leaderships as the chairperson of the Duk Padiet Youth Association (2019-2021) in Duk County and participated in other community social activities such as youth electoral activities among others. As an activist and a youth advocate, Bayak has reportedly spearheaded change and advocacy for youth empowerment and opportunities including timely payment of civil servants among others, which is term as the reason for discord between him and his party.[4][5] He is reportedly a contributor and participants of different forums and civil society groups in South Sudan and Africa including as seen on the Focus Africa Series Facebook, serving as Country Director for South Sudan Focus Africa Series (unverified-Facebook page cited only subject to further verification).[6] During his tenure as an MP for Duk Constituency, he has condemned violence issues happening in the area and called for peace and reconciliation.[7]
Apart from the socio-political career, Bayak as also is reported to have worked in the humanitarian and development spheres, supporting the vulnerable people and contributing to the greater good of the communities in Jonglei State for a number of years. These includes but not limited to working with International NGOs Safety Organizations (INSO) for three years, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) supporting health programs in Duk Padiet, Catholic Relief Service (CRS) and (Medical and Global Nutrition Aid) MAGNA among others. Bayak is reported to have worked with Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Kakuma, Kenya when he was there as a refugee. He is currently serving as a member and head of Public Relations and Engagement at the Board of Directors, CETOCIL University in South Sudan[8] and also reportedly support his community of Duk on social issues including resources mobilization locally as a Deputy Project Manager for the Kadiang Resettlement Development Committee, a committee reportedly set up by the Duk County community to mobilize resources and fundraise to save the flood devastated community members in the area and also ensure the affected one are resettle to highland (Kadiang Boma) areas (no sepecific source - local community social activities) of Payuel payam in Duk County, Jonglei State includig the returning population.
Personal life
Bayak has two wives, reportedly married in July 2014 and October 2018 respectively. He has three children with his first wife, Nyajany Chuol Puok, and two children with his second wife, Monica Nyaluak Matiop.
References
- ↑ Joshua, Elvince (2022-10-08). "Jonglei speaker reinstates suspended MP after apology". The City Review South Sudan. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ↑ "Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission".
- ↑ Chang, Koang (2021-11-18). "Kiir reconstitutes legislative assemblies for four more states". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ↑ "Jonglei MPs accuse Governor Chagor of corruption". One Citizen Daily. 2022-08-18. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ↑ Ninrew, Chany (2022-08-13). "Jonglei in turmoil: Chagor suspends MPs to save finance minister". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ↑ "Focus Africa Series - Breaking news!!! Hon Anter Bayak Kuol appointed Country Director Focus Africa South Sudan. The announcement was made midday on the 30th of December 2021 onbehalf of the Board of Trustees of Focus Africa Project and the convener, who thanked all South Sudan es for their individual and collective role towards an Africa of our dreams. The board also thanked the leadership of the FAS South Sudan that led the delegation to Nigeria for the expo in November. The statement further read that a bit of some changes have been made across Africa to reposition the project starting from Nigeria to Tunisia to Senegal to the rest of the counties in the continent, this is to bring expansion, acceptability and cohesion and as a result we wish to announce that the South Sudan Focus Africa Series will now be headed by Hon Anter Bayak Kuol as the Country Director with Wuor Bunny Ruot returning as Secretary General. Other appointments will be confirmed soon. These decisions were reached at the board meeting held in Cameroon on the 2nd of December with all board members joining both physically and online. We do hope that going forward, the new management team will unite the people of South Sudan for the projects ahead as we continue to beam the spotlight on Africa. Igabdi Elijah Onuche Focus Africa Secretary | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ↑ Nyamilepedia (2022-03-09). "Condemnation of the attacks on Pangonkuei cattle camp in Duk Padiet Payam raiding over 2,000 On March 7th, 2022". Nyamilepedia. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ↑ "CETOCIL Team - CETOCIL". CETOCIL, The Transformation and Christian Leadership University. p. Cetocil Team. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
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