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Former state in South Sudan (2017-2020)
Maiwut State
was a state in
South Sudan
that existed between 14 January 2017 and 22 February 2020.
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It is located in the
Greater Upper Nile
region and it borders
Eastern Nile
to the north,
Eastern Bieh
to the south, and
Latjoor State
to the east.
History
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On 14 January 2017, President Kiir issued a presidential decree that increased the number of federal states from 28 to 32. Thus having
Latjor State
splitting and forming Maiwut State with Maiwut as its capital, and Koma, Longuchuk, and Maiwut as its 3 new counties.
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Bol Ruach Rom
was the Governor of Maiwut State.
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