Duk County
Duk County | |
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| Country | South Sudan |
| State | Jonglei |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Duk is a county in Jonglei, South Sudan.[1] In May 2016, it was divided into three counties which were Duk Padiet, Duk Payuel, and Panyang.[2] In 2017, the governor of Jonglei State added Duk Pagaak County, totaling four counties in former Duk County. However, in 2020, President Salva Kiir Mayardit reinstated the original number of states and counties, thus reunifying original Duk County.[3] In Duk County is the village of Duk Payuel, the birthplace of John Dau who is one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan."
References[edit]
- ^ "Referendum results: Jonglei". Southern Sudan Referendum 2011. Retrieved 2012-01-21.
- ^ "Jonglei state governor names 8 new counties". Sudan Tribune.
- ^ Wël, PaanLuel (2020-02-15). "President Kiir Reinstates 10 States, 79 Counties and Fires all 32 State Governors in South Sudan". PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd - South Sudan. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
State capital: Bor | ||
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