Unity State (known as Al-Wahda in Arabic) is an oil-producing region of South Sudan on the international but largely un-demarcated and contested border with north Sudan’s South Kordofan State.
Unity State also borders Abyei, a region claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan. Since South Sudan became independent in July 2011 there have been clashes in Jau area, which is also claimed by both countries.
Within South Sudan, Unity State borders Warrap to the west, Lakes State to the south and Jonglei and Upper Nile states to the east.
Area: 35,956 km²
Approximate Population: 585,801
Capital: Bentiu
Other Important Towns: Rubkona, Mayom, Leer, Adok, Nyal
Unity State Government
Unity State Executive:
Unity State Ministers
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Unity State Links
Unity State News
BBC News - South Sudan shoot-out at Unity state peace talks
Videos
Al Jazeera English | Safety concerns for those fleeing Sudan violence | 5 May 2012
Al Jazeera English | Sudanese oil interest bow to China | 4 May 2012
Al Jazeera English | Civilians bear brunt of Sudan clashes | 24 April 2012
Al Jazeera English | Sudan calls government of South an ’enemy’ | 16 April 2012
Sudan’s parliament has branded South Sudan’s government an "enemy" and called for a swift recapture of a disputed oil-producing region. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports.
Al Jazeera Englsih | Nazanine Moshiri with latest updates on the Sudan’s conflict | 14 April 2012
South Sudan says its northern Unity State is being hit by sustained Sudanese air attacks. Sudan previously maintained it is not attacking civilian areas in the South.
Al Jazeera English | UN alarm over Sudan-South Sudan clashes | 12 April 2012
Sudanese warplanes have launched an attack on a major South Sudanese town, bombing the capital of the oil-producing Unity border state, according to South Sudan officials. Al Jazeera’s Nazanine Moshiri explains:
Al Jazeera English | Sudanese jets attack oil pipeline | 5 April 2012
Al Jazeera crew forced to take cover, as South Sudan claims to have shot down one of planes which carried out raid. Al Jazeera’s Nazanine Moshiri reports from on the Sudan-South Sudan border.
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