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South Sudan general Cirillo Swaka quits, cites army abuses and ethnic bias

A South Sudanese government soldier stands with others near their vehicles. PHOTO: FILE

NAIROBI - A South Sudanese general has resigned, citing abuses by the security forces against civilians and what he called increasing ethnic favouritism in the military, according to a letter seen by Reuters yesterday.

Lieutenant General Thomas Cirillo Swaka, the deputy head of logistics, is the highest-ranking officer to resign since former Vice President Riek Machar fled after his supporters clashed in Juba in July with soldiers loyal to President Salva Kiir.

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