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Joseph Lagu, Who Led Independence Movement in Southern Sudan, Has Died

THE NEW YORK TIMES — WORLD · Clay Risen ·

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He played a pivotal role in winning his region’s autonomy from Sudan in 1972, then served as a high-ranking diplomat. He was 94.

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