<p >The Nation mourns the fallen of a patriotic diplomat Ruben Marial Benjamin, who died on 7th May 2026, after having served the country with integrity and loyalty in most high-level diplomatic assignments in Washington, Cairo and Israel as South Sudanese ambassador in 2014.<o:p></o:p></p><p > Family, relatives, friends and government officials have gathered for his requiem mass at St. cathedral, with tributes pouring in for his dedicated services to the people of South Sudan. <o:p></o:p></p><p > </p><p >The Primate of episcopal Church of South Sudan, called on South Sudanese to promote peace in recognition of his services. <o:p></o:p></p><p >The Minister of Foreign Affairs and international relations, Dr. James Pitia Morgan, describes the death of the late Ruben as a loss to the nation. A family friend, Dr. Dier Tong Ngor, former Minister of Finance and Planning, acknowledges the Significant contributions of the Late to the country’s freedom and independence. <o:p></o:p></p><p >Family representative, Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, Former Minister of Presidential Affairs appreciates South Sudanese and the Government for their support and encouragement. <o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p > </p>
