John Garang
John Garang was a prominent Sudanese political and military leader who played a crucial role in the Second Sudanese Civil War. As the founder of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), he fought for the rights and autonomy of South Sudanese people. Garang's leadership was instrumental in the peace negotiations that ultimately led to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2005, which paved the way for South Sudan's independence in 2011. He is remembered as a key figure in South Sudan's struggle for self-determination.
Born on Jan 01, 1945 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,132 | $530,000 | 217$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 103,705 | $63,000 | 109$ |
| Totals | 2 | 69,833,478 | 107,837 | $593,000 | 326$ |
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Sweden:
John Garang was the leader who managed to unite the fragmented southern Sudan against the government in Khartoum.
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Tanzania:
John Garang was the leader of the pro-independence SPLA rebel movement with whom Riek Machar had a disagreement.
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Kenya:
Previous administrations have hosted many rebel leaders like John Garang.
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