Lith Payam, also known as Jieng Lith Payam, is a
Dinka
The Dinka people ( din, Jiɛ̈ɛ̈ŋ) are a Nilotic ethnic group native to South Sudan with a sizable diaspora population abroad. The Dinka mostly live along the Nile, from Jonglei to Renk, in the region of Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile (two out ...
community located in
Jonglei State
Jonglei State is a state of South Sudan with Bor as its centre of government and the biggest city. Jonglei state comprises nine counties: Bor, Akobo, Ayod, Uror, Duk, Nyirol, Pigi, Twic East, and Fangak. Jonglei State is the largest st ...
in
South Sudan
South Sudan (; din, Paguot Thudän), officially the Republic of South Sudan ( din, Paankɔc Cuëny Thudän), is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia, Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the ...
. Lith Payam borders on Kongor Payam, Pibor County, Duk County, and the
White Nile. Lith Payam headquarters is located at
Wernyol City.
Two clans known as Abek and Adhiok inhab Lith Payam.
Adhiok society is a southern Sudanese community found in Lith Payam (shared by Adhiok and Abek) in Twich-East County and in Jonglei state of South Sudan. Adhiok is geographically located in Wernyol City. Adhiok residents are believed to have migrated from some nearby neighboring societies of
Twic East County
Twic East County is a county located in Jonglei State, South Sudan. Its headquarters were located at Panyagor
Panyagor (alternatively spelled Panyagoor) is the county headquarters of Twic North County, Jonglei State, South Sudan. Panyagor was ...
in South Sudan. The long war in Sudan led concerned Australians to form an ASA organization to help south Sudanese refugees resume a normal way of life. The organisation is involved in education, employment, and training.
References
Populated places in Jonglei State
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