At age 13, she moved to Juba to live with her aunt, Victoria Yar Arol, and further her education.
Malek Deliech later continued her education in the United Kingdom, earning a master's degree from the University of Wolverhampton in 2003.
[2] During her time in Egypt, Malek Deliech became active in Sudan People's Liberation Movement.
[2] During the struggle for independence in South Sudan, Nyandeng Malek worked in education in the liberated areas.
[4] A member of parliament called for South Sudan's president to remove Nyandeng Malek for alleged corruption.