Warrap (state)
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| Country | File:Flag of South Sudan.svg South Sudan |
| Region | Bahr el Ghazal |
| Established | 2020 |
| Capital | Kuajok |
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| • Governor | H.E. Amb. Bol Wek Agoth |
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| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
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Warrap is one of the ten states in South Sudan with its Headquarters at Kuajok. Warrap state is located in the Bahr el Ghazal region. The state was established in 2005 following the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) led by Dr. John Garang de Mabior and the Government of Sudan under the leadership of president Omar Hassan El Bashir. It subsequently became part of South Sudan after a successful secession from Sudan on 9 July 2011. Warrap State comprises six counties, Tonj South County, Tonj North County, Tonj East county, Gogrial East County, Gogrial West County and Twic County.
Wanhalel, where Jieng Customary law initiated and hometown to prominent politician Hon. Nhial Deng Nhial, is located in Tonj South County of Warrap State[3] The current governor is H.E.Amb. Bol Wek Agoth who replaced Gen. Magok Magok Deng after his relief .[4]
History
In 2015, a presidential decree established a new system of 28 states, replacing the previously established 10. Warrap State was replaced by the states of Twic, Gogrial and Tonj.[5] Warrap State was re-established by a peace agreement signed on 22 February 2020.[6]
List of Governors
- Aleu Ayieny Aleu (January 2021 — November 2022)[7]
- Manhiem Bol Malek (November 2022 — November 2023)[8]
- Kuol Muor Muor (November 2023 — present)[4][9]
Overview
Warrap State comprises an area of 31,027 km². Kuajok is the capital of Warrap state. All states in South Sudan are divided into counties, each headed by a County Commissioner appointed by the President of the Republic of South Sudan[citation needed]
| County | Area (km2) | Population Census 2008 |
County Commissioner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gogrial East | 3,890.55 | 103,283 | Maluach Malueth |
| Gogrial West | 4,754.37 | 243,921 | Makuc Aruol Luach |
| Tonj South | 7,449.73 | 86,592 | Nhial Deng Nhial (Acting) |
| Tonj North | 11,012.05 | 165,222 | Kuol Akoon Kuol |
| Tonj East | 3,990.61 | 116,122 | John Deng Kok |
| Twic | 3,922.65 | 204,905 | Deng Tong Goch |
Location
Warrap State is in the Bahr el Ghazal region. To its north lies the disputed region of Abyei, to its east lies Unity State. To the west is Western Bahr el Ghazal and Northern Bahr el Ghazal, and to its south lies the Lakes State.[10]
Government
The state constitution was adopted in 2008. Lewis Anei Madut-Kuendit was the first governor of the state and Bol Wek Agoth is the current governor of Warrap state .[11]
Religion
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". The main religions in Warrap State are the African Traditional Religion, Christianity (Catholicism, Protestantism). A sizable proportion of the population practices African traditional religions.[12]
Notable figures
- Kerubino Kuanyin Bol (1948-1999), rebel commander who was one of the founders of SPLA/M
- Manute Bol (1962–2010), tallest NBA player of all time[13]
- Salva Kiir Mayardit (born 1951) president of South Sudan since 2011[14]
- Peter Mayen, politician
- Slate Nation, musician[15]
- Nhial Deng Nhial (politician)
- Salva Kiir Mayardit (president of South Sudan)
- Mayiik Ayii Deng (politician)
- Awut Deng Acuil (politician)
- Madut Kon Awan, politician
- Alek Wek (born 1977), model[16]
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."South Sudan: States and counties". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."From Unwritten to Written: Transformation of Jieeng Customary Law into Qanun Wanh-alel" (PDF). Australasian Review of African Studies. 43 (1). 2022. doi:10.22160/22035184/ARAS-2022-43-1/41-55.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."President Kiir relieves three ministers, Warrap Governor". Eye Radio. 2023-11-28. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."New decree creates ethnic enclaves for Nuer". Radio Tamazuj. 2 October 2015. Archived from the original on 22 February 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."After 6 years of war, will peace finally come to South Sudan?".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Gen. Aleu Ayieny's sacking draws mixed reactions in Warrap State". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Newly appointed Warrap governor urged to prioritize peace". The Radio Community. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Chang, Koang (2023-12-25). "Warrap and WBG governors agree to settle 'Manyang' dispute peacefully". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Map of South Sudan
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Deng, Madot. "Speaker of the State Assembly".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Warrap state calls on religious leaders to be models of peace". Sudan Tribune. 31 October 2010. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Basketball star Bol buried in south Sudan". July 5, 2010. Archived from the original on June 1, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2019 – via af.reuters.com.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."President Salva Kiir Comes From Warrap State". Archived from the original on 2011-11-21. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Slate Nation". hotinjuba.com. 2018-12-13.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Campbell, Roy H. "Refugee from Sudan takes runways by storm Fashion: 19-year-old Alek Wek's regal carriage and exotic face may begin to change the Western concept of beauty". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
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