"Our hearts are broken but will honour the life of Mama Abiol"

(Audio in Dinka) Many youths in Melbourne are mourning the death of their 'mother' and mentor Abiol Atem Manyang who died on the result of alleged hit-run in Melbourne. One of the youth leaders said that 'Our hearts are broken but we will honour the life of Mama'.

Mama Abiol third from left with the girls of Melbourne lion wrestling team Source: Supplied

Peter Anyang Thiak is a leader of the wrestling team and he gave this tribute to her. Abiol supported young people during the wrestling and other cultural activities and to was a mentor to many girls.