Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Nuba Mountains

Language: Shwai - (shw)

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Primary Religion: Islam

Country: Sudan

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Population: 4,800

Global Population: 4,800

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Shwai of Sudan, numbering 4,800, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Nuba Mountains people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Sudan. Their primary language is Shwai. The primary religion practiced by the Shwai is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Not Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available