John Garang
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"John Garang de Mabior" was a Sudanese politician and leader. From 1983 to 2005, he led the Sudan People's Liberation Army during the Second Sudanese Civil War, and following a peace agreement he briefly served as Vice President of Sudan/First Vice President of Sudan from July 9, 2005 until his death in a helicopter crash on July 30, 2005. A Developmental economics/developmental economist by profession, Dr. Garang is widely considered the single most influential person in the history of South Sudan, having led the Second Sudanese Civil War/rebellion that led to the South Sudan Independence Movement/independence of his country.

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She was very strong and gave me confidence.

We lost Garang at a time when we needed him the most, but we think that we have made great strides toward peace and we believe that peace process should continue.

Dr. John wanted you to be united.

It's difficult to find the words.

He cried to him, 'Oh my people, oh my people, who will set you free?'

If you get knowledge, you can't keep your knowledge away from people seeking help, ... These are our people.

It is neither my intention to depart from the route of John Garang nor to change the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

It is still a shock. It seems like a bad dream and that when I wake up I will see him. But all I find are people weeping.