Several opposition parties and civil society groups challenged the decree's constitutionality.

[6] In November the South Sudanese parliament empowered President Kiir to create new states.

[8] On 16 June 2022, President Salva Kiir appointed a new chief administrator.

On 8 June 2021, President Salva Kiir appointed a new chief administrator.

[10] The Ruweng Administrative Area is located in the northern part of South Sudan and its headquarters is at Pariang.