Joseph Garang

Joseph Ukel Garang Wel (1932 – 28 July 1971) was a southern Sudanese politician.

Garang attended St. Antony's Bussere (1944–1948) and Rumbek Secondary School (1949–1953).

Shortly after graduation, he declined an offer to become a chief justice.

Instead, Garang wanted to practice as an attorney and focus on his political career.

[3] In July 1971, Garang and several others were executed after being convicted as conspirators in the short-lived coup that toppled the regime of President Gaafar Nimeiry.