John Garang Mausoleum

Juba, South Sudan

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The John Garang Mausoleum in Juba, South Sudan, is the final resting place and a dedicated memorial to Dr. John Garang de Mabior, the founding leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) who significantly contributed to South Sudan's independence.

Garang died in a helicopter crash in 2005 shortly after being sworn in as the First Vice President of Sudan under the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which ended decades of civil war. The mausoleum, located at the geographic center of Juba, has become a focal point for political rallies, commemorations, and national events, symbolizing the country's struggle and aspirations for peace and development.

The site includes a fenced grave, guarded by soldiers, a large statue of Garang, event spaces such as Freedom Hall for public gatherings, and planned cultural institutions like a National Archives and Museum. It serves not only as a place of remembrance but also as a significant space of political activity and national unity in South Sudan.