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Life in a Tumble Dryer: Living and Working in Khartoum, the World's Hottest Capital

By Leoma Gilley
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By Leoma Gilley
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How Did Janice and I Survive and Thrive for Seven Years in the World's Hottest Capital?

In 1989, linguist Leoma Gilley and her colleague Janice moved to Khartoum – the world's hottest capital – to improve the Shilluk writing system. Linguists have struggled since 1912 to develop an adequate writing system for the Shilluk people of southern Sudan. This language issue contributed to a 21-year civil war, driving many Shilluks to seek refuge in Khartoum, Sudan's capital.

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