Warrap (state)

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 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.

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

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.

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 .

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