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John Garang was born on June 23, 1945. He was a Sudanese politician and military leader who played a key role in the Second Sudanese Civil War. Garang was the leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A), which fought against the Sudanese government for over two decades. In 2005, Garang signed a peace agreement with the Sudanese government, ending the civil war.