About Daniel Awet Akot
Daniel Awet Akot was a politician.
Daniel Awet Akot was the deputy Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly of the Republic of South Sudan.
Early life Akot was born in Lakes State in a Dinka family. commanding Sudan People's Liberation Army rebel forces around Renk in the northernmost tip of current-day South Sudan.
John Garang appointed Akot as one of the eleven alternate members of the SPLM/SPLA Political-Military High Command. Akot also became governor of Bahr el Ghazal and the overall commander of SPLA forces in that region. His deputy commanders included Bona Bang Dhol, Chol Ayuak Guiny and Deng Ajuong. His radio codename was Amara.
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Who was Daniel Awet Akot?
Deputy Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly of South Sudan
When was Daniel Awet Akot born?
Daniel Awet Akot was born in South Sudan.
What was Daniel Awet Akot's occupation?
Daniel Awet Akot was a politician.
What nationality was Daniel Awet Akot?
Daniel Awet Akot's recorded nationality: South Sudan.
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