Western Lakes State Governor says the martyrs did not die for crimes, but for the liberation of the people of South Sudan.
Good News Radio quoted Mahmud Solomon during Martyrs’ Day celebration saying the heroes and heroines died for the independence of this nation.
He advises young people to stop involving in criminal activities and be productive for a bright future.
The official calls on the youth to work as a team to achieve peace in the young nation.
Western Lakes State organized a football march to commemorate Martyrs Day in Rumbek.