Military Parade Rehearsal at Freedom Square ahead of the State Funeral for Late Gen. Joseph Lagu Yanga on Monday, 09/11/2026. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Kayanga

By: Emmanuel Kayanga | Juba | 09th/Nov/2026

Preparations are underway for the State Burial of the late General Joseph Lagu Yanga, who will be laid to rest East of Pope Francis Pavilion at Freedom Square in Juba.

The burial ground is expected to be fully prepared by tomorrow, as military parade rehearsals continue ahead of the State Funeral.

This was revealed by Amb. John Andruga Duku, Spokesperson of the Ad-hoc Committee tasked with the State Burial of Gen. Joseph Lagu, speaking exclusively to Favour FM.

“We are on the final phase of the preparations. The grave is ready and only the engineers are putting tiles and ground leveling,” said Amb. Duku

According to the Committee, the sequence of the State Burial will begin with the body lying in Parliament, which will be announced by the President, for public viewing and tribute.

The body will then be taken to the family house, where the family will view it overnight, before being taken to All Saints Cathedral of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, where prayers will be conducted.

After the church service, the body will be taken for burial East of Pope Francis Pavilion at Freedom Square.

“The Decision when the burial will take place, is the prerogative of the President,” added the Spokesperson.

Amb. Duku said the Committee will update President Salva Kiir Mayardit, who will announce the official dates for the State Funeral.