White Nile
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Akeer Amou, 33, fled Jonglei for an informal camp on the banks of the White Nile, where she gave birth to her fifth child.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
Dr Mohammed, who is originally from Sudan's White Nile State but came to el-Fasher to study medicine in 2014, also pays homage to his team, who have ignored many opportunities to flee.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2025
On Monday, residents reported air strikes in Khartoum, Omdurman and Bahri, the three cities that make up the greater capital, separated by the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile.
From Reuters • May 22, 2023
The World Food Program will resume food distribution in four provinces - al-Qadaref, Gezira, Kassala and White Nile - working in areas where security permits, said Executive Director Cindy McCain said in a statement.
From Washington Times • May 1, 2023
Beyond those swampy lands is the White Nile River.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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