24/08/2024
Heartfelt Condolences and Gratitude:
Late General and Ambassador Bior (Aswad) Ajang de Duot
Friday, 23 August 2024
We, the undersigned members of the Jiec-El-Amer, Katiba-Banat, and Katiba-Chietha, together with thousands of our fellow young and female liberators, wish to express our deepest condolences on the untimely passing of our esteemed comrade, the late General and Ambassador Bior (Aswad) Ajang de Duot.
In the arduous years of our struggle for liberation, Bior stood as a beacon of courage, leadership, and unyielding commitment. As an Alternate Commander, he not only led numerous frontline battles in South Sudan, Southern Kordofan, and Southern Blue Nile but also served as a guiding light for the Red Army, girls' battalions, and women's battalions. His unique bond with us was born out of his innate ability to teach, instruct, and mentor—a reflection of his professional background as a teacher. His dedication to resourcing the movement with skilled and passionate volunteers was instrumental in bringing us closer to the dream of independence.
The pain we feel at his sudden departure is profound, not just because we have lost a leader, but because we have lost a brother-in-arms who fought tirelessly for the marginalized people of Sudan, particularly South Sudan. Bior's comradeship, care, and service to us as members of the SPLM/A's Jiec-El-Amer, Katiba-Banat, and Katiba-Chietha will forever be etched in our hearts.
As we mourn his passing, we find solace in the knowledge that his spirit will be welcomed into the arms of his fellow comrades who have gone before him. We believe that he will rest in eternal peace among them, embraced by the heavenly host for his sacrifices and unwavering dedication.
We stand together in gratitude and salute his memory, pledging to carry forward the legacy of the liberation struggle that he so valiantly championed.
With heartfelt condolences and eternal gratitude,
(Representing thousands of Jiec-El-Amer, Katiba-Banat, and Katib