[1] It is situated on the east side of the Bahr al Jabal River a short distance north of Bor, South Sudan.

Jonglei State, a group of organized gangs of criminals, heavily armed, suspected to be from neighboring Pibor Administrative Area, launched an attack in the area, killed and wounded innocent civilians, set homes on fire raided cattle, and marched Eastward.

The State government and Jonglei Communities according to the letter, were and still are appalled by this shocking news this atrocious attack led to 32 innocent lives taken, 24 people wounded.

[3] During the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983–2004), Baidit village was the site of a Sudan People's Liberation Army headquarters commanded by Kuol Manyang Juuk, which was located in buildings originally constructed by the Dutch Government to house a medical training center.

[7] Tong Boma is composed of Lith Akuok Machar as the largest section, followed by Hol (sometimes called Berjokngong), Deng Ajak and Pen.