Albino Akol Atak Mayom
Albino Akol Atak Mayom | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| President | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
| Preceded by | Peter Mayen Majongdit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | African National Congress |
| Residence | Juba, South Sudan |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Government official |
Albino Akol Atak Mayom is a South Sudanese politician and government official. He has served as the minister of humanitarian affairs and disaster management in the Government of South Sudan since 2023.[1][2]
Career
In April 2024, Mayom met with UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner Kelly T. Clements and Sweden's State Secretary Diana Janse in Juba to discuss humanitarian challenges and international support for displaced people.[3] Later that year, he urged international partners to increase support for humanitarian aid initiatives, warning that millions of South Sudanese faced acute needs due to conflict, flooding, economic challenges and displacement.[4][5]
In 2025, Mayom oversaw expanded humanitarian relief operations in the Upper Nile region, including the establishment of a fully equipped medical facility that provided free care to more than 500 people affected by conflict and displacement.[6][7] He also supported voluntary return efforts for refugees, proposing government plans to assist South Sudanese displaced abroad in returning home voluntarily with support for resettlement.[8][9]
See also
- Government of South Sudan
- Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management (South Sudan)
- Salva Kiir Mayardit
- Humanitarian situation in South Sudan
- Politics of South Sudan
References
- ^ "Kiir names new humanitarian affairs minister to replace Peter Mayen". Sudans Post. February 1, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Kiir appoints new humanitarian affairs minister". Radio Tamazuj. February 1, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Sweden and UNHCR spotlight impact on South Sudan after a year of Sudan conflict". GlobalSecurity.org. April 15, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "UN seeks $1.7 billion to assist 5.4 million South Sudanese in dire need". Sudans Post. December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "South Sudan: humanitarians appeal for $1.7 billion to assist 5.4 million people in need". United Nations OCHA. December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "New medical facility in conflict-hit Nassir treats 500 patients". Sudans Post. June 13, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "South Sudan government expands humanitarian relief efforts in Upper Nile region". King Media South Sudan. June 12, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "South Sudan - Spontaneous Refugee Returns Dashboard". UNHCR. June 30, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "South Sudan: Overview of Spontaneous Refugee Returns". Pachodo News. July 29, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.