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BY Nduta Waweru, 4:51am June 23, 2018,

Five revealing facts about former South Sudanese leader, John Garang

by Nduta Waweru, 4:51am June 23, 2018,

Five revealing facts about former South Sudanese leader, John Garang

Traditional dance in South Sudan. Photo: Pulitzer Centre

He founded a village in South Sudan

Garang founded a small village called New Cush located near the Lotukei Mountains near the Ugandan border. The village worked as his headquarters. When he died, his body was flown to New Cush where his supporters would pay their respect before his burial in Juba.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: June 23, 2018

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