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Abel Alier

Politician of South Sudan

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Abel Alier Kwai is a South Sudanese politician and judge who served as First Vice President of Sudan between 1971 and 1982 and as President of the High Executive Council of the Southern Sudan Autonomous Region between 1972 and 1978. Abel Alier was a politician who managed to complete his college education among many Southern Sudanese. He is an internationally respected judge, human-rights lawyer and activist on behalf of Christians in the Sudan. Former Vice President of Sudan (1971–1982), he served as the first president of the High Executive Council of Southern Sudan. He sits on the Permanent Court of International Arbitration in The Hague and is recognized as Sudan's most prominent Christian lawyer. His latest book is Southern Sudan: Too Many Agreements Dishonoured.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Bor County wd
Citizenship
South Sudan, Sudan wd
Occupation
judge, writer, politician wd
Political party
Southern Front wd
Education
University of Khartoum wd

Positions held wd

  • President of South Sudan
  • Vice President of Sudan
  • minister

Questions

When was Abel Alier born?
Abel Alier was born on 1933 in Bor County.
What positions has Abel Alier held?
Positions held by Abel Alier include: President of South Sudan; Vice President of Sudan; minister.
Where did Abel Alier study?
Abel Alier was educated at University of Khartoum.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Abel Alier · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3823906 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Abel Alier.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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