Ayod County
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Ayod County is an administrative area in Jonglei
state, South Sudan
, with headquarters in Ayod
.
In the January 2011 referendum the results were unanimously in favor of independence from Sudan
.
This parasitical infection is caused by drinking contaminated water, and can be eliminated by providing a clean water supply.
Levels of the bacterial eye disease trachoma
are extremely high among residents of the county.
In February 2011 it was reported that the county had been hit by a severe water shortage.
This was caused by a combination of lack of rain, increasing numbers of returnees and failure by the authorities to repair over 10 boreholes.
section in Ayod County. 35 people died in three separate fights. The cause of dispute was complex but seems to have involved the right to move cattle across community lands.
In February 2011 there were clashes in Ayod County between Sudan People's Liberation Army
troops and armed supporters of General George Athor Deng Dut. George Athor had lost the April 2010 gubernatorial election for Jonglei state, and had accused SPLM officials of rigging the results in favour of Kuol Manyang Juuk
, who was elected. At least 20 people died in the clashes.
In May 2011 unidentified men raided Kuanydeng village in the Ayod South area, stealing a large herd of cattle. Six people died during the raid including three attackers.
The Jonglei minister of law enforcement, Gabriel Duop Lam
, said that absence of mid-lower teeth and small body scars on the bodies of the attackers indicated they were Murle people. The attack followed a much larger raid the month before by Nuer Lou on Murle in Pibor County in which over 400 people died.
Kuanydeng is in the south of the county, near the border with Duk County. The stolen cattle were reportedly being driven between Duk and Pajut and moving in the direction of Pibor. Police were handicapped in stopping the movement due to lack of trucks or helicopters with which to give chase.
Jonglei
Jonglei is one of the 10 states of South Sudan. Jonglei is the largest state in the Republic of South Sudan, with approximately 122,479 km2, as well as the most populous according to the controversial 2008 census conducted during present-day South Sudan's second period of autonomy. Bor is the...
state, South Sudan
South Sudan
South Sudan , officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country located in the Sahel region of northeastern Africa. It is also part of the North Africa UN sub-region. Its current capital is Juba, which is also its largest city; the capital city is planned to be moved to the more...
, with headquarters in Ayod
Ayod
Ayod is a community in Jonglei state, South Sudan, headquarters of Ayod County.The Nuer people are the main inhabitants.Riek Machar, first vice-president of South Sudan, is the 26th son of the chief of both Ayod and Leer....
.
In the January 2011 referendum the results were unanimously in favor of independence from Sudan
Sudan
Sudan , officially the Republic of the Sudan , is a country in North Africa, sometimes considered part of the Middle East politically. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the...
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Health issues
A study of Ayod village in December 1994 examined 759 people and found that 156, or 20.6%, had Guinea worm lesions.This parasitical infection is caused by drinking contaminated water, and can be eliminated by providing a clean water supply.
Levels of the bacterial eye disease trachoma
Trachoma
Trachoma is an infectious disease causing a characteristic roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids. Also called granular conjunctivitis and Egyptian ophthalmia, it is the leading cause of infectious blindness in the world...
are extremely high among residents of the county.
In February 2011 it was reported that the county had been hit by a severe water shortage.
This was caused by a combination of lack of rain, increasing numbers of returnees and failure by the authorities to repair over 10 boreholes.
Security problems
In 2004 there were clashes between the Padang and Ciendool of Cienthoony from the Gawaar NuerNuer
The Nuer The Nuer The Nuer (also known as the Nei Ti Naath (roughly meaning original people) are a confederation of tribes located in South Sudan and western Ethiopia. Collectively, the Nuer form one of the largest ethnic groups in East Africa. They are a pastoral people who rely on cattle products...
section in Ayod County. 35 people died in three separate fights. The cause of dispute was complex but seems to have involved the right to move cattle across community lands.
In February 2011 there were clashes in Ayod County between Sudan People's Liberation Army
Sudan People's Liberation Army
The Sudan People's Liberation Movement is a political party in South Sudan. It was initially founded as a rebel political movement with a military wing known as the Sudan People's Liberation Army estimated at 180,000 soldiers. The SPLM fought in the Second Sudanese Civil War against the Sudanese...
troops and armed supporters of General George Athor Deng Dut. George Athor had lost the April 2010 gubernatorial election for Jonglei state, and had accused SPLM officials of rigging the results in favour of Kuol Manyang Juuk
Kuol Manyang Juuk
Kuol Manyang is a southern Sudanese politician. He is a member of the SPLM. He became governor of Jonglei state on 15 December 2007, following the first former governor, Philip Thon Leek from Dinka Nyarweng of Duk county, to curb cattle raiding and abduction of children in the region.- Biography...
, who was elected. At least 20 people died in the clashes.
In May 2011 unidentified men raided Kuanydeng village in the Ayod South area, stealing a large herd of cattle. Six people died during the raid including three attackers.
The Jonglei minister of law enforcement, Gabriel Duop Lam
Gabriel Duop Lam
Gabriel Duop Lam is a South Sudanese politician. As of 2011, he was the Minister of Law Enforcement in the state of Jonglei. A SPLA major, Lam has also served as commissioner of Ayod County.-References:...
, said that absence of mid-lower teeth and small body scars on the bodies of the attackers indicated they were Murle people. The attack followed a much larger raid the month before by Nuer Lou on Murle in Pibor County in which over 400 people died.
Kuanydeng is in the south of the county, near the border with Duk County. The stolen cattle were reportedly being driven between Duk and Pajut and moving in the direction of Pibor. Police were handicapped in stopping the movement due to lack of trucks or helicopters with which to give chase.