The town of Magwi is located in Magwi County, Eastern Equatorial State, Southern Sudan

Population: 169,000

Climate: is Equatorial Climate

Attitude: 34/35 degrees Celsius

Language: Acholi/English

 

According to the UNMIS JLOC recce report dated 17 June 10, no insecurity reported in the area except for cattle raiders. No UN agency has been established in Magwi, there are some INGO’s and Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) located within proximity.

The road link between Torit and Magwi is accessible in rainy and dry season and the distance is 35 kms.

 

No domestic electricity, individual generators only

Water source supply is via well

 

Sudani and Zain Network – for mobile phone only

 

Restaurants available:

Gloryland; average prices: Food 5-25 sdgPhone 0128781006

Ojok Jastin: average prices: Food 5-25 sdg(recommended by UN staff)

Gosmart: average prices 20-25 sdg

*Market open 7 days a week 6am – 8pm, Sundays from 10.00am

Fruit, vegetables, basic goods available

 

Bodabodas 2 sdg within town (motorcycle)

Bus for rent to Juba or Nimule

Fuel available – diesel/petrol

No commercial or UNMIS flights only sporadic NGO flights

 

Magwi Police

Contact: S/M Achira Vincent - Tel: +249112161987

 

Magwi Hospital (basic care)

Riwoto is located within Eastern Equatorial State, Southern Sudan

Population: not available

 

Riwoto is relatively calm and peaceful place without any security incidents reported in recent times, with exception to sporadic cattle raiding and abduction of local children by other local tribes (as per UNMIS JLOC recce report dated 17 June 10). No UN agencies in the community, however INGO’s are present in the area (Save the Children, Carter Center Diocese of Torit).

Commissioner’s Name: HE. Lokai Iko Contact: +249910026027

 

There are road links accessible in both rainy and dry season to Torit and Kapeota.

 

Limited/no domestic electricity

Water source supply is via well

 

There is no accommodation in Riwoto and therefore recommended that if required, accommodation be taken in Kapoeta at the W.F.P and Mango Camp which is 20usd.

 

Zain reception very poor, recommend Thuraya

 

Very basic daily market facilities with limited goods for sale with sporadic operating times

 

Local bus is available to/from Kapeota (20kms distance)

 

Basic medical clinic is available attended by a nurse

 

Col James  +249919579706

County Executive Name: Tito +249914016820

Assistance from Kapoeta town (Kapoeta South) is also available

Torit is located within Eastern Equatorial State, Southern Sudan

Population: 99,000

Languages: English, Arabic

Native Languages: Latuko, Acholi, Madi, Toposa.

Climate; Equatorial; November and December Temp up to 34 Celsius
Road Links: Torit -Magwi is 35km and Torit-Nimule is 175km

From Torit to South West you go to Uganda through Magwi.

Torit to the South East you go through Ikotos up to Uganda as well and to the East you go to Kenya through Kapoita, Narusi, and Logi.

 

 - Zain Network

 - MTN

 - VIVACEL Network

 - Sudani network

 - GemTel communication Company Ltd

 - Mobile and internet coverage

 

Restaurants and daily market available 7 days a week

 

Charter flights available

Taxis: Internally the rate is 10 sdg per a trip. Bodabodas (motorcycles) are also available

Bus: Rate per a person is 50 sdg to Juba

UNMIS flights available, flight schedule and booking procedures attached

 

State Police Station - Contact details not available

Torit Civil Hospital (basic care) – Contact details not available