AWEIL – The Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State government has allocated two boreholes to the residents of Makuei-Aliap-Dou village in Wun-lang payam, Aweil East County.
The State Minister of Information in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, Gabriel Deng Yel, announced the allocation of two boreholes to address critical water shortages in Makuei-Aliap-Dou, a remote village in Aweil East County, following a Good Friday visit during the Easter holiday.
The highland area, a four-hour drive from the county to the border point, faces significant challenges, including a lack of clean water.
“We instructed technicians to install two boreholes. One is operational, and the other is still under construction,” Deng told Sudans Post.
The visit aimed to assess the community’s needs, particularly the reported scarcity of hand pumps. “We went to the far-flung area of Makuei-Aliap-Dou to understand the problems firsthand and saw a large population struggling with basic services,” he said.
Beyond water, residents highlighted other needs. Achol Dut, a female community representative, stressed the lack of a health facility.
“Many women give birth under difficult conditions. We urge the government to provide a health facility,” she said.
The community also called for improved education and road connectivity to support local trade, as the area is rich in gum arabic, attracting Sudanese merchants to Warlang Garam, near the Sudan border.
Deng noted the village’s economic potential and assured that road improvements would be considered as part of ongoing service enhancements.
Residents expressed gratitude for the boreholes, which not only meet daily water needs but also support the gum arabic trade, a vital livelihood in Makuei-Aliap-Dou.
