Anyidi, South Sudan
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Anyidi | |
|---|---|
Payam (administrative division) | |
| Country |  South Sudan |
| State | Jonglei State |
| County | Bor East County (since 2016)[1] |
| Payam | Anyidi |
Anyidi is a Payam in Bor County, in Jonglei State, South Sudan.[1] It is situated to the east of Bor, the capital of Jonglei State, on the road connecting Bor and Pibor, in Boma State.
Anyidi was first established as a court center in 1946. In 1987, most of red army passed through Anyidi for Ethiopia. Anyidi borders Greater Pibor Administrative area (GPAA) near Machabol. Some of the prominent leaders from Anyidi payam include Judge Martin Majier Gai Ayuel, Geu Atherkuei, Herjok Akuom, Maker Thiong Maal, Jok Riak Makol and many others. During September, 2016, Anyidi was the site of the Anyidi Peace Conference, which established a joint police force for Boma State and Jonglei State to prevent cattle raiding and child abductions.[2]
