Word: kiir
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...some believing that Garang's helicopter had been deliberately downed, rioted, smashing cars and killing northern Arabs. Reprisal attacks followed and more than 100 people were killed. But both the government and the splm restated their commitment to the peace deal. To ensure stability, the splm quickly named Salva Kiir, the party's No. 2, as its new leader. Kiir also took over as the country's Vice President. Despite the show of continuity, Garang's death will change the dynamics of the détente. Kiir advocates secession for the south, a point on which Garang equivocated. Under...