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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

His wife continues his legacy

Garang married Rebecca in 1976. After his death, she advocated for the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the SPLA, thus continuing Garang’s legacy of peace.  She has been speaking out on issues affecting the youngest African nation and advocating for peace and reconciliation.

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