Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak of the SSPDF was laid to rest with honors in Juba after being killed in Nasir County. Officials, including Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, called for peace and unity in the wake of tragedy. President Salva Kiir was thanked for the state funeral, and Gen. Majok praised Dak as a national hero.

On Wednesday, Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak, slain commander of the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF), was interred at the Heroes Cemetery at Simba Grounds in Juba, receiving full military honors including a 21-gun salute. He was killed on March 7 in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, during a United Nations Mission evacuation attempt, along with 27 of his bodyguards.

Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, the Vice President overseeing the Economic Cluster, led the tribute, which drew participation from numerous senior government and military officials. He urged the nation to foster dialogue and unity, emphasizing the need for calm and denouncing the cycle of revenge during this painful period.

Senior Presidential Advisor Kuol Manyang Juuk expressed gratitude to President Salva Kiir Mayardit for bestowing a state funeral upon Lt. Gen. Dak, acknowledging the sacrifices made by the general and his troops.

Gen. Paul Nang Majok, the Chief of Defense Forces, characterized Lt. Gen. Dak as a hero and a symbol of the SPLA soldiers, commending his unwavering courage. He assured the public that the SSPDF would honor the memories of the fallen troops by retrieving their bodies from Nasir County.

In conclusion, the funeral of Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak was marked by respect and accolades from national leaders. While paying homage to his service and sacrifice, officials emphasized the importance of unity and dialogue for the future of South Sudan, addressing the need to move past cycles of violence. Gen. Dak will be remembered as a hero, committed to the ideals of the SSPDF.

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