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 See also Aweil East State References External links States of South Sudan State capitals in South Sudan