Bahr el Ghazal
Americannoun
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a river in SW Sudan, flowing E to contribute to headwaters of the White Nile. About 500 miles (805 km) long.
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a region in SW Sudan.
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Born in Aweil North in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, Dr Pioth went to the capital Juba, trained to become a general surgeon, and came back to help his community.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2022
Here in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, the Lol river has burst its banks.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2021
The government also expects that 60% of the country’s population, or some 7 million people, could face extreme hunger next year, with the hardest hit areas in Warrap, Jonglei and Northern Bahr el Ghazal states.
From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2020
In some of the more accessible areas of South Sudan, such as Bahr el Ghazal, international humanitarian assistance has helped to avert famine.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2017
During the early days of Mahdiism the slave trade received an enormous impetus, more especially subsequent to the capture of Bahr el Ghazal and the occupation of Darfur.
From Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 by Wingate, F. R.
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