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