Wanyjok, South Sudan
# Wanyjok, South Sudan

Wanjok (also known as Wanyjok) is a town in the Aweil East County, Republic of South Sudan.

## History

Formerly Wanyjok was the state of Northern Bahr El Gazhel. It became the capital of the new state, Aweil East, when the president Salva Kiir created new states in South Sudan.

## Educational people

The following people are the most regarded in the state:

* Madut Aluk

## Military people

* Paul Malong Awan
