Paul Malong Awan
Paul Malong Awan Anei | |
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Paul Malong in uniform | |
| SPLA Chief of General Staff South Sudan | |
| In office 24 April 2014 – 9 May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | James Hoth Mai |
| Succeeded by | James Ajonga Mawut |
| Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal | |
| In office 27 March 2008 – 23 April 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Colonel Madut Biar Yel |
| Succeeded by | Kuel Aguer Kuel (as caretaker) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Early 1962 Warawar village, near Aweil, Bahr el Ghazal, Sudan |
| Nationality | South Sudanese |
| Political party | Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) |
| Residence(s) | Aweil, South Sudan |
| Occupation | Military officer, politician, and entrepreneur |
| Website | www |
| Nickname | King Paul |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | South Sudan |
| Branch/service | Sudan People's Liberation Army |
| Years of service | 1983–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands | Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal Chief of general staff |
Paul Malong Awan (born 1962), also known as Paul Malong Awan Anei, King Paul, and General Paul, is a South Sudanese politician and military figure. Until 16 May 2017 he was the Chief of General Staffs (COGS) of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA). The Chief of General Staffs was the highest-ranking military officer in the SPLA (now South Sudan People’s Defense Forces), and also the principal military adviser to the President of the Republic of South Sudan and the National Security Council.
He formerly served as governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal from 27 March 2008 to 2014.