Gogrial State
{{Short description|State of South Sudan from 2015 to 2020}}
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| other_name=Gogrial Akuol Akuith
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| settlement_type = State
| image_map = Gogrial in South Sudan 2015.svg
| mapsize = 240px
| map_caption =Location of Gogrial State within South Sudan
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = South Sudan
| subdivision_type1 = Capital
| subdivision_name1 = Kuajok{{cite web|url=http://www.theniles.org/en/articles/society/20267/|title=Woman wins fattening competition in Kuajok|publisher=The Niles|date=19 May 2016|accessdate=13 August 2016}}
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| subdivision_name2 = 5
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| population_as_of = 2014 Estimate
| population_total = 462480
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| leader_title = Governor
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Gogrial State was a state in South Sudan that existed between 2 October 2015 and 22 February 2020.{{cite news |last1=Mutambo |first1=Aggrey |title=S. Sudan govt agrees to reduce states to 10 to maintain peace |url=https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/ea/South-Sudan-number-of-states/4552908-5456652-146yscpz/index.html |accessdate=February 15, 2020 |agency=The East African}} It was located in the Bahr el Ghazal region and it bordered Twic to the north, Aweil East to the northwest, Aweil to the west, Wau to the southwest, Tonj to the southeast, and Northern Liech to the northeast.
Gogrial Akuol comprises five Sections: Awan Mou Ring, Awan Chan Nyal, Kuac Ayok Gong, Aguok Mou Aken, and Apuk Giir Thiik/Jok Tong. Twic Mayardit was formerly a section in Gogrial up until the late 80’s, but is still referenced as a state today.
History
On 2 October 2015, President Salva Kiir issued a decree establishing 28 states in place of the 10 constitutionally established states.{{cite news|url=https://radiotamazuj.org/en/article/kiir-and-makuei-want-28-states-s-sudan|title=Kiir and Makuei want 28 states in South Sudan|publisher=Radio Tamazuj|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208183221/https://radiotamazuj.org/en/article/kiir-and-makuei-want-28-states-s-sudan|archivedate=2015-12-08}} The decree established the new states largely along ethnic lines. A number of opposition parties and civil society groups challenged the constitutionality of the decree. Kiir later resolved to take it to parliament for approval as a constitutional amendment.{{Cite news|url=https://radiotamazuj.org/en/article/kiir-pressured-taking-decree-parliament-approval|title=Kiir pressured into taking decree to parliament for approval|publisher=Radio Tamazuj|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304224908/https://radiotamazuj.org/en/article/kiir-pressured-taking-decree-parliament-approval|archivedate=2016-03-04}} In November the South Sudanese parliament empowered President Kiir to create new states.{{Cite news|url=http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article57484|title=South Sudan's Kiir appoints governors of 28 new states|publisher=Sudan Tribune}} Gogrial State was created from part of the former Warrap State.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article58705|title=Gogrial governor rejects reversing creation of 13 counties - Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan|website=www.sudantribune.com|access-date=2016-10-24}}
Abraham Gum Makuach was appointed Governor on 24 December 2015.{{cite news|date=24 December 2015 |title=South Sudan’s President appoints 28 Governors, defies peace agreement |publisher=South Sudan News Agency |url=http://www.southsudannewsagency.com/news/breaking-news/south-sudans-president-appoints-28-governors-defies-peace-agreement |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202025755/http://www.southsudannewsagency.com/news/breaking-news/south-sudans-president-appoints-28-governors-defies-peace-agreement |archivedate=2016-02-02 }} Akec Tong Aleu, the previous governor, became governor of Tonj state after the division into 28 states, paving the way for the appointment of Makuach.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article58908|title=President Kiir declines meeting Gogrial state governor - Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan|website=www.sudantribune.com|access-date=2016-10-24}}
In February 2016, there were nine cabinet positions, including Governor and Deputy Governor. The state is required to have 21 legislators appointed to the state assembly.{{Cite web|url=http://www.gurtong.net/ECM/Editorial/tabid/124/ctl/ArticleView/mid/519/articleId/18509/Gogrial-Governor-Appoints-Deputy-Restructures-State-government.aspx|title=Gogrial Governor Appoints Deputy, Restructures State government|last=Atekdit|first=Ariik|date=10 February 2016|website=www.gurtong.net|publisher=|access-date=2016-10-24}}
Gogrial State is the home state of President Salva Kiir.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article58317|title=Gogrial state youth petition removal of governor over several charges - Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan|last=|first=|date=15 March 2016|website=www.sudantribune.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-10-26}}
Administrative divisions
After the split up, Gogrial State broke down even further for a total of 13 counties by Governor Makuach, which were created in February 2016:{{cite news|url=http://www.gurtong.net/ECM/Editorial/tabid/124/ctl/ArticleView/mid/519/articleId/18715/Gogrial-Governor-Establishes-13-New-Counties.aspx|title=Gogrial Governor Establishes 13 New Counties|publisher=Gurtong|first=Ayul Santino|last=Manut|date=28 February 2016|accessdate=12 August 2016}} Two new additional counties were created later on to bring the total of 15. The 15 counties are part of the 180 counties in South Sudan. The 15 counties are consisted of the following:
- Former Gogrial East County:
- Apuk East; headquarters: Lietnhom
- Apuk North; headquarters: Nyang-Jur
- Apuk South; headquarters: Pindit
- Apuk West; headquarters: Ajogo
- Former Gogrial West County:
- Aguok Centre; headquarters: Alek
- Aguok North; headquarters: Mayom-Kadaduet
- Aguok South; headquarters: Gogrial Town
- Aguok West; headquarters: Keet
- Awan Chan; headquarters: Akon
- Awan Pajook; headquarters: Mayen Pajok
- Awan Riau; headquarters: Pan-liet
- Kuac East; headquarters: Ajiep
- Kuac North; headquarters: Malual-Monyjoc or Karic
- Kuac South; headquarters: Yienh-Liet or Ajep
- Kuac West; headquarters: Mayom-Ariech
Nine of the counties are in Gogrial West and four are in Gogrial East. Makuach's plan received criticism as the Council of States recommended no more than eight counties per state.
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