About Arok Thon Arok
Lived 1901 – 1998 (aged 96–97). Arok Thon Arok was a politician.
Arok Thon Arok (died 12 February 1998) was a politician from Southern Sudan. He was one of five senior commanders of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), before defecting.
Early life Arok was a Twic Dinka from the community of Kongor in Twic East County, Jonglei State. He was said to be related to John Garang.
Career Arok attended military school in Khartoum.
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Who was Arok Thon Arok?
South Sudan politician
When was Arok Thon Arok born?
Arok Thon Arok was born in 1901.
When did Arok Thon Arok die?
Arok Thon Arok died in 1998.
What was Arok Thon Arok's occupation?
Arok Thon Arok was a politician.
What nationality was Arok Thon Arok?
Arok Thon Arok's recorded nationality: South Sudan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arok Thon Arok. https://biography.guide/arok-thon-arok/
MLA: "Arok Thon Arok." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arok-thon-arok/.
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