Intellectuals, women, and youth of Wau, Gogrial, Tonj and Abyei organized a candle light vigil for the fallen martyrs in Wau State, according to Director of July 11 Newspaper.
Jeffrey Marcello Franco says the event is to bring South Sudanese people in Wau together to remember the martyrs day of 1965, Voice of Hope reports.
Community Empowerment for Progress Organization or CEPO coordinator for Bahr el Ghazal region Stephen Robo Musa says it is very important to keep history and remember the soul of people who struggled for the liberation of the country.
Acting State Speaker Voila Alexander Umele appreciates July 11 Newspaper role in organizing the day to remember martyrs, history and the liberation struggle.
The candle light vigil was organized at Chier Rian House where hundreds of South Sudanese people were killed during a wedding in 1965 at Hai Nimra Talata North of St Mary Cathedral in Wau.