John Garang

ModernRevolutionarySudan1945 — ?

South Sudanese rebel leader and briefly vice president.

Compare John Garang with another historical figure:

Quick Facts

Born

1945

Country

Sudan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Revolutionary

Score Overview

Military (10%)25

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score44.1

John Garang — Complete Timeline

1983 AD

Founding of the SPLAPolitical Action◆ Major

John Garang founded the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and its political wing, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), in response to the Sudanese government's imposition of Sharia law and abrogation of southern autonomy. Garang became the leader of the rebellion.

RebellionCivil WarSouthern Sudan

Impact: national

SPLA/M political platformPolitical Action◆ Major

Garang articulated the SPLA/M's goal as a 'New Sudan'

IdeologyNew SudanPolitical Vision

Impact: nationalconstructive

2005 AD

Comprehensive Peace AgreementPolitical Action◆ Major

Garang signed the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, ending the Second Sudanese Civil War. The agreement granted southern Sudan autonomy and a referendum on independence. Garang became First Vice President of Sudan and President of Southern Sudan.

Peace AgreementCivil War EndAutonomy

Impact: regionalconstructive

Death in helicopter crashOther◆ Major

John Garang died in a helicopter crash on July 30, 2005, just three weeks after becoming First Vice President of Sudan. His death triggered riots in southern Sudan and raised fears of a return to war. He was succeeded by Salva Kiir as leader of the SPLM and Southern Sudan.

DeathSuccessionRiots

Impact: regionaltragic