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GETTING
INTO AND AROUND SOUTHERN SUDAN
Getting Around
Juba is a booming capital caught up in the midst
of building, construction, renovations since being established as
the seat of Government for Southern Sudan and the capital of Equatoria
state.
It is now being serviced by a selection of hotels
and camps, including as well as bustling markets with banks, shops,
restaurants and internet cafés.
Transport and transportation infrastructure is
still largely non-existent in many areas. However, this is changing
across many significant towns with road transport
improving as areas get cleared of mines and security continues to
improve on the growing road network.
Previously, air travel
was associated with airlifts and food drops. This was primarily
to support humanitarian operations that resulted in airfields all
over Southern Sudan.
Since, the end of hostilities and signing of the
CPA, a number of private companies have began flying to various
locations inside South Sudan with Juba, capital of Central Equatoria
State and seat of the Government of Southern Sudan, fast becoming
a hub.
Outside of the capital, most towns – state
capitals – have variance in facilities available.
Juba - capital of Central Equatoria State and seat
of the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) - boasts a range of mobile
phone service providers. They include the popular Gemtel, Mobitel
and Sudatel.
However, the use of satellite phone services of
Thuraya is far more extensive. It has a wider reach within the South
due to satellite technology and is handy in many areas where there
is no telecommunication set up.
Fixed lines are at present still considered a rarity
in many areas.
Access to Internet services varys from state capital
to state capital.
In Juba, Central Equatoria State, there are a number
of cyber cafes from which one can access the Internet, including
one near the Ministry of Telecommunications. Several hotels and
tented camps also provide Internet services.
In Bor, Jonglei State there is one cyber cafe situated
near the Bor Bus Park.
In Malakal, Upper Nile State there is one cyber
cafe situated near the Malakal Port.
Updated:04/12/2007
AIR
TRAVEL
Previously, air travel was associated
with airlifts and food drops. This was primarily to support humanitarian
operations that resulted in airfields all over Southern Sudan.
Since, the end of hostilities
and signing of the CPA, a number of private companies have began
flying to various locations inside South Sudan with Juba, capital
of Central Equatoria State and seat of the Government of Southern
Sudan, fast becoming a hub.
The flight schedules provided originate
from Nairobi, Kenya.
FLIGHT CARRIERS
International Carriers:
Domestic Carriers:
Private Operators:
Flight to, from and inside Sudan/South
Sudan
Access to UNHAS Flights
ROAD
TRAVEL
Road travel within Southern Sudan had been virtually
dangerous during the civil war due to heavy presence of landmines
on and around key roads.
With the signing of the CPA and establishment of
the Government of South Sudan, a lot of activities have been undertaken
largely by the UN agencies to demine main roads in and around South
Sudan.
As the southern states' governments also engage
in the development of road links, check the
Seasonal Road Conditions.
Road Network
Central Equatoria State
Travelling around the state is relatively easy
though travellers are advised to take extra precaution especially
if travelling at night.
Yei - Raba (upto 4 hours drive) - 40 Sudanese Pounds
Yei - Laso (border town with Democratic Republic of Congo) - no
buses run to this small border town
Yei - Juba (4 hour drive by bus) - 30 Sudanese Pounds
Central
Equatoria State Road Map
Jonglei State
Travelling around the state is difficult as there
is very little infrastructure if any. Thus public transport is limited
in many places.
Bor – Juba (4 to 5 hours drive) - prices
vary from 35 to 50 Sudanese Pounds depending on type of vehicle
Bor – Twic East and Duk counties (3 to 6 hours drive)
Bor – (Padak) Baidit - 10 Sudanese Pounds
Bor – Jalle - 15 Sudanese Pounds
Bor – Mareng - 5 Sudanese Pounds
Bor – Pariak - 10 Sudanese Pounds
Bor - Makuach
Jonglei
State Road Map
Unity State
No specific bus companies or taxi firms but plenty
of privately owned transportation serving all counties except Panyijiar
which is is only accessible by plane.
Bentiu - Mayom (hour and a half to 2 hours drive)
– 12 Sudanese Pounds
Bentiu - Biemnom (2 to 3 hours drive) – 22
Sudanese Pounds
Bentiu - Panrieng (2 to two and half hours drive) – 15
Sudanese Pounds
Unity
State Road Map
Updated:19/09/2007
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