[1] It borders Southern Kordofan in Sudan to the north.

The main ethnic group are the Ruweng Dinka.

In 2016 Abiemnom and Panreing they separated from Unity State and became Ruweng Administrative Area.

[2] After the April 2010 elections, forces led by General Galwak Gai, said to be composed of defecting SPLA/SSPA elements, staged attacks against SPLA garrisons and checkpoints in Abiemnom, Mayom, and Rubkona counties.

In May 2010 there were 3,153 Internally Displaced People in Abiemnom town.