Former Sudanese rebel leader John Garang sworn in as vice president of Sudan
{{Date|July 12, 2005}}

Former Sudanese rebel leader [[w:John Garang|John Garang]] was sworn in as vice president of [[w:Sudan|Sudan]] as part of the agreement ending the [[w:Second Sudanese Civil War|Second Sudanese Civil War]]. He is the first vice president the country has had.

As well as the vice presidency, Garang will have control over the autonomous southern region of Sudan.

"I John Garang Demabior swear by almighty God that as the first vice president of the Republic of the Sudan, I shall be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of the Sudan." He said.

==Sources==
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|title=Sudan Leader, Ex-Rebel Chief Join Forces
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|pub=Associated Press
|date=July 10, 2005}}

*{{source|url=http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=136&art_id=vn20050710112031599C970597
|title=Garang inaugurated in Sudan
|author=Mohamed Osman
|pub=Independent Online
|date=July 10 2005 at 12:05PM}}

*{{source|url=http://www9.sbs.com.au/theworldnews/region.php?id=115607&region=5
|title=SUDAN PEACE HOPES
|author=
|pub=SBS
|date=10.7.2005. 11:28:10}}

*{{source|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-5130231,00.html
|title=Sudan Leader, Ex-Rebel Chief Join Forces
|author=Tanalee Smith
|pub=Guardian
|date=Saturday July 9, 2005 10:46 PM}}

*{{source|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/news_service/middle_east_full_story.asp?service_id=9172
|title=John Garang sworn in as Sudans vice president
|author=
|pub=Aljazeera
|date=7/9/2005 4:00:00 PM GMT}}

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[[de:Hoffnung für den Sudan: Ehemaliger Rebell als Vize-Präsident vereidigt]]
Former Sudanese rebel leader John Garang was sworn in as vice president of Sudan as part of the agreement ending the Second Sudanese Civil War. He is the first vice president the country has had.

As well as the vice presidency, Garang will have control over the autonomous southern region of Sudan.

"I John Garang Demabior swear by almighty God that as the first vice president of the Republic of the Sudan, I shall be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of the Sudan." He said.

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de:Hoffnung für den Sudan: Ehemaliger Rebell als Vize-Präsident vereidigt
Politics and conflicts Sudan Africa