George Athor
George Athor | |
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George Athor in 2010 | |
| Born | c..1962 |
| Died | 19 December 2011 (aged 48–49) |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Sudan People's Liberation Movement (1983–2010) South Sudan Democratic Movement (2010–2011) |
| Branch | Sudan People's Liberation Army (1983–2010) South Sudan Defence Army (2010–2011) |
| Service years | 1983–2011 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Conflicts | Second Sudanese Civil War Disarmament of the Lou Nuer George Athor's rebellion † |
George Athor Deng (1962 – 19 December 2011) was the Sudan People's Liberation Army lieutenant general and a SPLA dissident who led the South Sudan Democratic Movement and its military wing, the South Sudan Defence Army. He was also an independent candidate for the leadership of Jonglei prior to the independence of South Sudan.