South Sudan Independence Figure Joseph Lagu Dies Aged 94

South Sudan independence figure Joseph Lagu dies aged 94

South Sudan is observing national mourning on Wednesday following the death of Joseph Lagu, a key figure in the independence of the world's youngest country, who told AFP that he began his fight armed with only "a machete".

South Sudan Liberation Hero Joseph Lagu Dies

Joseph Lagu, a South Sudan liberation veteran who negotiated the 1972 peace deal, has died. President Kiir declared national mourning.

NAS mourns Gen. Joseph Lagu Yanga, hails him as an icon of South Sudan’s struggle for freedom - National Salvation Front ✊🏿💪🏿

The National Salvation Front (NAS) has joined the nation in mourning the death of General Joseph Lagu Yanga, with Chairman... The post NAS mourns Gen. Joseph Lagu Yanga, hails him as an icon of South Sudan’s struggle for freedom appeared first on National Salvation Front ✊🏿💪🏿.

Joseph Lagu: South Sudan’s liberation hero dies at 94 as Salva Kiir declares national mourning

South Sudan’s liberation hero Joseph Lagu Yanga has died aged 94. The country's president Salva Kiir declared national mourning for the veteran general.

Veteran leader Joseph Lagu dies, Kiir declares national mourning - Radio Tamazuj

Retired General Joseph Lagu Yanga, a former rebel commander who led the Anyanya movement during

Veteran liberation icon General Joseph Lagu is dead

Veteran South Sudanese liberation leader General Joseph Lagu Yanga has died in Juba at the age of 95, according to a statement attributed to President Salva Kiir Mayardit. President Kiir has declared national mourning in honour of the late general, ordering all national flags across South Sudan and at the country’s diplomatic missions abroad to […] The post Veteran liberation icon General Joseph Lagu is dead first appeared on Eye Radio.