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Building a Fragmented State: Land Governance and Conflict in South Sudan

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Interviews

  • Group discussion with villagers in Mankien, Mayom County (Unity State), and Turalei, Twic County (Warrap State), 2010.
  • Daniel Mangal Ayod, Geng-Geng Payam Administrator, Yirol, 5 December 2013.
  • Group interviews with chiefs from Watchabath Regional Court, Yirol, 4 December 2013,
  • Robert Ladu Luki, Chairperson of South Sudan Land Commission, Juba, 5 November 2013.
  • Issa Ali, Director General in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Unity State, Bentiu, 5 March 2013.
  • James Akec, SPLM County secretary, Yirol, 5 December 2013.
  • Ayeen Meen Ador, Chair of Land and Environment Committee, Lakes State Legislative Assembly, Rumbek 15 November 2013.
  • Ezechiel Thiang, Lakes State Governor’s advisor for peace and security, Rumbek, 7 December 2013.
  • Peter Dak Khan, Member of Parliament, Unity State Legislative Assembly, Bentiu, 8 February 2013.
  • Nikodemo Arou Man, Local Government Board member, Juba, 23 October 2013.
  • Eli Achol Deng, Local Government Board member, Juba, 13 December 2013.
  • Peter Makuaj, Member of Parliament, Unity State Legislative Assembly, Bentiu, 8 February 2013.
  • Elijah Wal Chol, Acting Payam Administrator, Nyel, Pariang County, 25 February 2013.
  • John Kawais, Member of Parliament, Unity State Legislative Assembly, Bentiu, 8 February 2013.
  • Long Majok, Senior Inspector for Survey, Lakes State Ministry of Physical Infrastructure, Rumbek, 19 November 2013.
  • Nyantoic, Secretary General of Land Committee, Rumbek, 19 November 2013.
  • Mary Paul Ngundeng, Member of Parliament, Unity State Legislative Assembly, Bentiu, 9 February 2013.
  • William Garjang Gieng, Rubkhona County Commissioner, Bentiu, 6 February 2013.
  • Marial Amoum Malek, Member of Parliament, Lakes State Legislative Assembly, Chairperson of Local Government Committee, Rumbek, 6 December 2013.

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