WHO WAS JOHN GARANG?

Dr. John Garang dedicated his life to a united and peaceful Sudan. The revolutionary leader spent over two decades in the fight for justice, leading the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) through one of Africa’s longest civil wars. His vision culminated in the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which secured South Sudan’s autonomy and instilled hope for unity between north and south. But just 21 days after taking office as Sudan’s First Vice President, Garang’s life was cut short in a mysterious helicopter crash - sparking riots, grief and unanswered questions.

Was his death an accident, or was it part of a larger geopolitical conspiracy? Garang’s push for unity defied the interests of foreign powers who had long supported South Sudan’s secession. Many remain unconvinced that he died simply because of the weather condition or pilot error.

Today, both Sudans remain divided and engulfed in conflict, but Garang’s legacy endures - as a leader who fought for peace and unity against all odds.