Claim: George Athor (1962 – 19 December 2011) was an independent candidate for the leadership of Jonglei prior to the independence of South Sudan and became Upper Nile (1st Division) then Jonglei division commander (Jonglei being 8th Division).
Evidence: 1962 19 December 2011 (aged 48–49) He was also an independent candidate for the leadership of Jonglei prior to the independence of South Sudan. Athor became Upper Nile (1st Division) then Jonglei division commander (Jonglei being 8th Division).