Country South Sudan Area 30,543.30 km2 Capital Aweil | Region Bahr el Ghazal Population 720,898 | |
University University of Northern Bahr El-Ghazal | ||
Map of Northern Bahr el Ghazal
Northern Bahr el Ghazal was one of the 10 former states of South Sudan before reorganisation in 2015. It had an area of 30,543 km² and was part of the Bahr el Ghazal region. It bordered South Darfur to the north, Western Bahr el Ghazal to the west and south, and Warrap and Abyei to the east. Aweil was the capital of the state.
Contents
- Map of Northern Bahr el Ghazal
- Worldleaderstv south sudan pres salva kiir helps flood vicitms with food provisions
- Women at the well in northern bahr el ghazal
- History
- Government
- Administration
- Books
- References
Worldleaderstv south sudan pres salva kiir helps flood vicitms with food provisions
Women at the well in northern bahr el ghazal
History
Because of its proximity to Kordofan and the presence of a railway line through it to Wau it suffered extensively in the recently ended civil war in southern Sudan. North Bahr al Ghazal and adjacent parts of Western Kordofan to the north were among the most politically sensitive regions in Sudan. Missriya Arabs from Kordofan have interacted with Dinka in this region over a long time. While relations during the colonial era were largely peaceful, the recent war saw an upsurge in hostilities. Government backing to the Missriya gave them a decided advantage over local Dinka groups, and raiding by murahileen militias (and other government backed groups, including some Dinka militias) resulted in considerable loss of life, widespread abduction and pillaging of Dinka villages. Many of these raids coincided with the movement of government trains to and from Kordofan to Wau.
It had the highest rate of poverty, 76% according to government statistics, of the 10 states of South Sudan.
Government
Retired Gen. Salva Chol Ayat was the last Acting governor of the state. He replaced Kuel Aguer Kuel in April 2015.
Administration
Northern Bahr al Ghazal, like other states in South Sudan, was divided into counties; there were five counties, headed by a County Commissioner, as illustrated below:
The counties are further divided into Payams, then Bomas.