Warrap (state)

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Field	Value
name	Warrap
other_name	Warab
settlement_type	State
image_skyline	Romic.jpg
image_flag	Flag of Warrap State.png
image_seal	Emblem of Warrap State.png
image_map	Warrap Map.svg
map_caption	Location in South Sudan.
coordinates
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	South Sudan
subdivision_type1	Region
subdivision_name1	Bahr el Ghazal
subdivision_type2	No. of counties:
seat_type	Capital
seat	Kuajok
leader_title	Governor
leader_name	H.E. Amb. Bol Wek Agoth
established_date	2020
area_total_km2	45567.24
population_as_of	2017 estimate
population_total	1,379,960
population_density_km2	auto
timezone	CAT
utc_offset	+2
blank_name_sec1	HDI (2021)
blank_info_sec1	0.311
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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 Liberation Movement (SPLM) led by Dr. John Garang de Mabior 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 The current governor is H.E.Amb. Bol Wek Agoth who replaced Gen. Magok Magok Deng after his relief .

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. Warrap State was re-established by a peace agreement signed on 22 February 2020.

List of Governors

Aleu Ayieny Aleu (January 2021 — November 2022)
Manhiem Bol Malek (November 2022 — November 2023)
Kuol Muor Muor (November 2023 — present)

Overview

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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

::data[format=table] | County || Area (km2) || Population Census 2008 || County Commissioner | |---| | Gogrial East | | Gogrial West | | Tonj South | | Tonj North | | Tonj East | | Twic | ::

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. Map of South Sudan

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 .

Religion

Main article: Religion in South Sudan

The main religions in Warrap State are the African Traditional Religion Christianity (Catholicism, Protestantism). A sizable proportion of the population practices African traditional religions.

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
Salva Kiir Mayardit (born 1951) president of South Sudan since 2011
Peter Mayen, politician
Slate Nation, musician
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

References

"South Sudan: States and counties".
"Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab".
(2022). "From Unwritten to Written: Transformation of Jieeng Customary Law into Qanun Wanh-alel". Australasian Review of African Studies.
(2023-11-28). "President Kiir relieves three ministers, Warrap Governor". Eye Radio.
(2 October 2015). "New decree creates ethnic enclaves for Nuer". Radio Tamazuj.
"After 6 years of war, will peace finally come to South Sudan?".
"Gen. Aleu Ayieny's sacking draws mixed reactions in Warrap State".
(2022-11-17). "Newly appointed Warrap governor urged to prioritize peace".
Chang, Koang. (2023-12-25). "Warrap and WBG governors agree to settle 'Manyang' dispute peacefully".
Deng, Madot. "Speaker of the State Assembly".
(31 October 2010). "Warrap state calls on religious leaders to be models of peace". [[Sudan Tribune]].
(July 5, 2010). "Basketball star Bol buried in south Sudan".
"President Salva Kiir Comes From Warrap State".
(2018-12-13). "Slate Nation".
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.".

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