Zakaria Chol Gideon Gakmar Explained

Zakaria Chol Gideon Gakmar (1957 – 29 July 2010) was a Sudanese politician, belonging to the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM).^{[1] [2]} He was elected to the Lakes State Legislative Assembly in the 2010 election as a candidate on the SPLM party list.^[3]

Following his death, Zakaria Chol was lauded as a hero in the governor's speech at the 2010 Martyrs' Day celebrations in Rumbek.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lakes State Assembly Member Laid to Rest. 22 July 2016.
2. Web site: Lakes Assembly Member Dies . Gurtong.net . 2010-08-02 . 2016-07-23.
3. National Electoral Commission. ولاية البحيرات
4. Sudan Tribune. Sudan’s Rumbek state marks 5th Martyrs day