# Lith Payam

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{{Short description|Dinka community in Jonglei State, South Sudan}}
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'''Lith Payam''', also known as '''Jieng Lith Payam''', is a [Dinka](/source/Dinka_people) community located in [Jonglei State](/source/Jonglei_State) in [South Sudan](/source/South_Sudan).<ref>{{Cite book |doi=10.1093/benz/9780199773787.article.b00188409 |title=Van Lith |date=2011-10-31 |publisher=Oxford University Press |series=Benezit Dictionary of Artists}}</ref> Lith Payam borders on Kongor Payam, Pibor County, Duk County, and the [White Nile](/source/White_Nile). Lith Payam headquarters is located at [Wernyol City](/source/Wernyol_City).

Two clans known as Abek and Adhiok inhab Lith Payam. Adhiok society is a southern Sudanese community found in Lith Payam (shared by Adhiok and Abek) in Twich-East County and in Jonglei state of South Sudan. Adhiok is geographically located in Wernyol City. Adhiok residents are believed to have migrated from some nearby neighboring societies of [Twic East County](/source/Twic_East_County) in South Sudan.

The long war in Sudan led concerned Australians to form an ASA organization to help south Sudanese refugees resume a normal way of life. The organisation is involved in education, employment, and training.

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