State Information: North Bahr El Ghazel State

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Aweil

General Information:
Aweil is located within North Bahr El Ghazel State, Southern Sudan
Population: 41,000
 
Accommodation:
South Sudan Hotel 250sdg per night
Contact details not available
 
Governors Guest House Rates not available
Contact details not available
 
Communication:
ZAIN, Vivacell, MTN, Gemtel, Sudani for mobile coverage only
 
Internet coverage - Sudani
 
Social Amenities:
Bars and restaurants very basic - Only Unique Bar and South Sudan Hotel are considered adequate
Shops available, market every day
 
Transport:
Bus service to outlying towns and Wau
Local rick-shaw taxis available – prices vary
 
UNMIS flights available – weekly flight schedule and booking procedures attached
 
Key Facilities:
Aweil Hospital

Police, CID

Malek Alel

General Information:
Malek Alel is located within the North Bahr El Ghazel State, Southern Sudan
Population: Not available
 
Road link to Aweil 32 kms north
No domestic electricity, individual generators only
Water source is hand pump (bore hole)
 
Accommodation:
No accommodation available
 
Communication:
ZAIN and Thuraya satellite phone for mobile coverage only
 
 
Social Amenities:
No restaurants
Market open on Mondays
Fruit, vegetables, basic goods available
 
Transport:
Accessible in rainy and dry season by road
Fuel available – diesel/petrol
Mini bus service to Aweil – cost is 40 sdg
No commercial flights available
 
Key Facilities:
Local Police  

Local doctors present

Wanjok

General Information:

Wanjok is located within North Bahr El Ghazel State, Southern Sudan
Population: not available
 
According to UNMIS JLOC recce report dated 08 July 10 there is some presence of armed groups in Wanjok  Town and surrounding areas, these groups are involved in cattle raids mainly between Arab and Dinka nomads. No established presence of UN agency or NGO’s in this area, with exception of frequent visits by WFP.
 
No domestic electricity, individual generators only
Water supply is via hand pump (bore hole)
 
Accommodation:
No accommodation available
 
Communication:
 ZAIN, Thuraya
 
Social Amenities:
Market every day
Basic shops and bars available  
 
Transport:
Accessible in rainy and dry season by road
Fuel not available
Public transport not available
 
Key Facilities:
Local Police  
No medical services available