Unity, South Sudan · Africa
Leer sits on the route: 2 hours from Bentiu.
Leer is a town located in Unity, South Sudan. With a population of 17,827, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Leer sits in South Sudan. It's in the Africa/Juba time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Leer to your route.
Leer County is an administrative division of Unity State in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan. The headquarters is in the town of Leer.
In December 2009, traffic police established roadblocks along the road between Panyijar County and Leer and demanded high bribes from travelers who wanted to pass.
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2011 the Governor of Unity State, Taban Deng Gai, launched a drive to recruit men for the army. In April, Leer County police were reportedly enrolling young men into the Sudan People's Liberation Army by force, apparently on orders from the County Commissioner, who was in turn obeying the Governor's orders.
On 12 May 2011, landmines on the road from Leer to Bentiu exploded, destroying two vehicles, killing three people, and seriously injuring others. The border of Sudan to the north was blocked, causing shortages of supplies, and there were rumors that militias were moving south through the county.
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Leer is located in Unity, South Sudan, Africa. The coordinates are 8.3031 latitude, 30.1406 longitude.
Leer has a population of approximately 17,827 people, making it a town in South Sudan.
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