Former Sudanese rebel leader John Garang sworn in as vice president of Sudan
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Former Sudanese rebel leader John Garang was sworn in as vice president of Sudan as part of the agreement ending the Second Sudanese Civil War. He is the first vice president the country has had.
As well as the vice presidency, Garang will have control over the autonomous southern region of Sudan.
"I John Garang Demabior swear by almighty God that as the first vice president of the Republic of the Sudan, I shall be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of the Sudan." He said.
Sources
edit- "Sudan Leader, Ex-Rebel Chief Join Forces" — Associated Press, July 10, 2005
- Mohamed Osman. "Garang inaugurated in Sudan" — Independent Online, July 10 2005 at 12:05PM
- "SUDAN PEACE HOPES" — SBS, 10.7.2005. 11:28:10
- Tanalee Smith. "Sudan Leader, Ex-Rebel Chief Join Forces" — Guardian, Saturday July 9, 2005 10:46 PM
- "John Garang sworn in as Sudans vice president" — Aljazeera, 7/9/2005 4:00:00 PM GMT