21/06/2026
An unexpected reunion unfolded in Wau town today as Bol Agany, identified by witnesses as a former Anyanya I freedom fighter, returned to the area for the first time since 1971.
According to accounts from residents, Agany left his home in Aweil to join the Anyanya I movement in 1971 and had not been seen in his hometown since. He arrived in Wau this morning, 2026, but reportedly did not recognize members of his clan present at the scene.
Witnesses say Agany repeatedly asked for one individual: Elia Madut of Aweil. No other names or relatives were recalled by Agany at the time of his arrival.
Local elders in Wau are currently with Agany and are working to verify his identity and family connections. Community leaders are calling for anyone with information about Elia Madut, or with ties to the Agany family from Aweil, to come forward to assist.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement. The circumstances of Aganyβs absence since 1971 remain unclear.
is a developing story. Details are based on eyewitness accounts and have not been independently verified.
