Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak of the SSPDF was laid to rest in Juba with honors after being killed in Nasir County. Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel called for dialogue and peace, while officials expressed gratitude for the state funeral. Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Paul Nang Majok, commemorated Dak as a hero and a symbol of the SPLA identity.
The late Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak, commander of the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF), was interred with full honors at the Heroes Cemetery in Juba. He was fatally wounded along with 27 bodyguards during a UN evacuation attempt in Nasir County on March 7. This incident has prompted national mourning and reflection on peace amid tensions in South Sudan.
Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel led the sendoff ceremony, attended by senior officials, emphasizing the importance of dialogue for peace and national unity. He urged young people in South Sudan to calm their spirits and avoid seeking revenge, highlighting that violence will not lead to resolution.
Senior Presidential Advisor Kuol Manyang Juuk expressed appreciation to President Salva Kiir Mayardit for organizing a state funeral for Lt. Gen. Majur Dak. He acknowledged the significance of honoring a soldier who lost his life in service alongside his men, underscoring the tragedies faced by families and the nation.
Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Paul Nang Majok praised Lt. Gen. Dak as a hero, an embodiment of the identity of SPLA soldiers. He reiterated the pride felt within the SSPDF for Dak’s service and commitment. Gen. Nang assured that measures would be taken to recover the remains of the soldiers who fell in the same conflict with Dak.
The memorial service for Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak reveals the grave realities of conflict in South Sudan, calling for unity and dialogue. As the nation honors its late commander, there remains a powerful message about peace, resilience, and the hope to avoid further escalation of violence. The government’s commitment to honor fallen soldiers emphasizes the need for collective healing in a fractured society.
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