Peter Biar Ajak Age, Wiki and Bio

Peter Biar Ajak

Quick Info

ProfessionPeace Activist, Economist
NationalitySouth Sudanese
Date of Birth21/11/1983
Age42 years
BirthplaceBor, South Sudan

Bio/Wiki

Full NameDr. Peter Biar Ajak
Zodiac SignScorpio
HometownBor, South Sudan

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCentral High School, Philadelphia
College/University
  • La Salle University, Philadelphia
  • John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
  • University of Cambridge, England
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics from La Salle University (2007)
  • Master of Public Administration in International Development from John F. Kennedy School of Government (2009)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Politics and International Studies from University of Cambridge (2018)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseNyathon Hoth Mai
Children
Sons2
Daughters1

Family

SpouseNyathon Hoth Mai
Children2 Sons, 1 Daughter

Career

OverviewDr. Peter Biar Ajak is a prominent peace activist and economist known for his significant contributions to South Sudan's economic and social landscape.
Key Roles
  • Founded South Sudan Wrestling Entertainment in 2010, promoting cultural unity through wrestling.
  • Served as Senior Advisor to the Minister of National Security after South Sudan's independence.
  • Co-founded the South Sudan Young Leaders Forum to unite young leaders from South Sudan.
  • Worked as a political economy analyst for UNICEF.
  • Founded the Center for Strategic Analyses and Research in 2012.
ImprisonmentIn 2018, he was arrested under controversial circumstances and imprisoned for several months, enduring harsh conditions before being pardoned in 2020.
Post-PrisonAfter his release, he moved to the United States due to threats on his life and continued to engage in discussions about South Sudan.

Social Media

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/PeterBiarAjak/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@peterbiarajak3414
Twitterhttps://x.com/AjakPeter
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-biar-ajak-a6b6a432/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Peter Biar was forced to leave South Sudan at the age of 6 and was part of the Red Army of South Sudan.
He experienced life in multiple refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya before resettling in the United States as one of the 'Lost Boys of Sudan'.
Peter has actively contributed to economic policy discussions in his country after gaining his education abroad.
He wrote extensively on political and economic issues concerning South Sudan, contributing to various journals and co-authoring a book.