Hon. Stephen Wieu Guot, the former Commissioner of Aweil West County
AWEIL WEST COUNTY, South Sudan — Hon. Stephen Wieu Guot, the former Commissioner of Aweil West County, passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 26, 2026. The announcement was made by family representative Athian Ambasador on behalf of the bereaved family. According to family statements, Guot had been bravely battling an illness since January 2026 prior to his passing.
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AWEIL WEST COUNTY, South Sudan — Hon. Stephen Wieu Guot, the former Commissioner of Aweil West County, passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 26, 2026. The announcement was made by family representative Athian Ambasador on behalf of the bereaved family. According to family statements, Guot had been bravely battling an illness since January 2026 prior to his passing.
Following his death, his body was transported to Maturi. Official arrangements have been established for public viewing at Aweil Civil Hospital on Sunday, September 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., allowing government officials, colleagues, and members of the public to pay their final respects.
Official Status and Funeral Arrangements
Hon. Stephen Wieu Guot served the public as the county executive of Aweil West County. The family confirmed that following the public viewing in Aweil, Guot will be laid to rest in his home village of Udhum, located in Mariem West Payam, on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Community Tributes and Funeral Rites
News of the former commissioner’s passing has brought widespread sorrow to citizens across Northern Bahr el Ghazal State and the broader Aweil West community. The family has called on community members, relatives, and well-wishers to remain united in prayer and reflection during this period of national and local mourning. Further state or civic memorial honors will be announced in coordination with local government leaders.
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