Warrap is one of the ten

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with its Headquarters at Kuajok. Warrap state is located in the Bahr el Ghazal region. The state was separately established in 2005 following the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Sudan People Liberation Movement 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

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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 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

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

Location

Warrap State is located in the Bahr el Ghazal region. To its north lies the disputed region of

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, 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.

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.

Religion

The main religions in Warrap State are the African Traditional Religion

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). A sizable proportion of the population practices African traditional religions.

Noticeable figures

* Kerubino Kuanyin Bol, Former Rebel Commander, one of the founders of SPLA/M * Peter Mayen, Politician * Slate Nation, musician *

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(1962–2010), tallest NBA player of all time *

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(born 1951) president of South Sudan since 2011 * Eng Ajuong Aluong, Software Engineer * Alek Wek (born 1977), model * John Frog, musician Nhial Deng Nhial Politician

References

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