Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, the man Mr Garang had tried for years to topple, appealed for calm as he declared three days of national mourning. The President described Mr Garang as a "brother" and a great loss to the country. "He is a true peace partner and he has played a big role," he said.
U.S. President George W Bush is saddened by Garang's death and calls for calm in Sudan.
The U.S. dispatched two senior envoys to Sudan today in hopes of keeping the peace process in south Sudan on track.
New leader of SPLM Salva Kiir (L) walks by the coffin of John Garang in New Site village in Southern Sudan August 1, 2005. (Reuters)
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