Presidents of the Government of Southern Sudan

9 July 2005 to 30 July 2005 John Garang de Mabior, President of the Government of Southern Sudan Died in a 30 July 2005 plane crash
30 July 2005 to 11 August 2005 Salva Kiir Mayardit, acting President of the Government of Southern Sudan
11 August 2005 to Present Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Government of Southern Sudan