Warrap (state)
Warrap
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HDI (2021) | 0.311[3] low · 9th of 10 |
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Warrap is one of the ten states in South Sudan, located in the Bahr el Ghazal region. The state became part of South Sudan after a successful secession from Sudan on 9 July 2011. Wanhalel, the place where first Jieng Customary Laws were initiated and hometown to prominent politician, Gen. Nhial Deng Nhial is located in Tonj South County of Warrap State[4] The current governor is Kuol Muor Muor who replaced Manhiem Bol Malek in November, 2023.[1]
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)[1][9]
Overview
Warrap State comprises an area of 31,027 km².
County | Area (km2) | Population Census 2008 |
County Commissioner |
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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 located in the
Government
The state constitution was adopted in 2008. Lewis Anei Madut-Kuendit was the first governor of the state and Akech Tong Aleu was the last governor of Warrap state. Madot Dut Deng was the last Speaker of the State Assembly.[11]
Religion
The main religions in Warrap State are the African Traditional Religion
Notable people
- Slate Nation, musician[13]
- NBA player of all time[14]
- Salva Kiir Mayardit (born 1951) president of South Sudan since 2011[15]
- Alek Wek (born 1977), model[16]
References
- ^ a b c "President Kiir relieves three ministers, Warrap Governor". Eye Radio. 2023-11-28. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ "South Sudan: States and counties". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
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- ^ "New decree creates ethnic enclaves for Nuer". Radio Tamazuj. 2 October 2015. Archived from the original on 22 February 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ "After 6 years of war, will peace finally come to South Sudan?".
- ^ "Gen. Aleu Ayieny's sacking draws mixed reactions in Warrap State". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "Newly appointed Warrap governor urged to prioritize peace". The Radio Community. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ 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
- ^ Deng, Madot. "Speaker of the State Assembly".
- ^ "Warrap state calls on religious leaders to be models of peace". Sudan Tribune. 31 October 2010. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "Slate Nation". hotinjuba.com. 2018-12-13.
- ^ "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.
- ^ President Salva Kiir Comes From Warrap State
- ^ 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.