Uduk in Sudan


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Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

The Uduks are a Nilo-Saharan group that originated in eastern Sudan. They call themselves Kwanim Pa. Culturally and linguistically, they are similar to neighboring groups. Because of the fighting in Sudan, they are now in four countries: Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and even a small number in the United States.

They were once hunters and gatherers, but eventually became farmers, growing simsim, beans, sorghum, and millet. They led hard lives, making them strong. Ironically, their physical strength without adequate ways to defend themselves left them vulnerable to slave raiders.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Partly because the slave trade victimized them, the Uduks are willing to welcome those fleeing from elsewhere. They also don t have bride prices since that seems like buying and selling brides.

Though they live in four countries, the Uduks have little regard for nation-states. The most influential male leads their society in a clan. Diviners and charm makers also have power and influence in Uduk society.

Song, dance, and storytelling are all important to the Uduks. It gives them an identity as a people and helps them to remember their past.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though the Uduks are involved with Christianity and Islam, their hearts are often guided by their traditional religion. Even those who profess either Islam or Christianity still practice spirit worship and appeasement.


What Are Their Needs?

The Uduks need peace. Sudan will continue to suffer, especially vulnerable women and children, until there is peace. Those who have fled to Ethiopia are concerned about family members in dangerous areas. As it stands, children often can t attend school, and medical care is lacking.


Prayer Items

Pray for peace and justice to reign in Sudan, especially the Nuba Mountains.
Pray for the Uduks to gain access to the medical care and education they need.
Pray for the Lord to glorify himself by demonstrating his power and goodness.
Pray that soon Uduk disciples will make more disciples.


Scripture Prayers for the Uduk in Sudan.


References

https://www.101lasttribes.com/tribes/uduk.html#:~:text=The%20Uduk%20are%20eastern%20Sudanic%20people%20who%20used,sections%20and%20refer%20to%20themselves%20as%20%27%27Kwanim%20pa.%27%27


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Uduk
People Name in Country Uduk
Alternate Names Koma; Kwanim Pa
Population this Country 27,000
Population all Countries 67,000
Total Countries 4
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 15687
ROP3 Code 110363
Country Sudan
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 5  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country An Nil al Azraq state: Kurmuk district, from Belila north, south to Yabus river.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Sudan
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 5  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country An Nil al Azraq state: Kurmuk district, from Belila north, south to Yabus river..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 3.00 %)
22.00 %
Ethnic Religions
63.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
15.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Uduk (27,000 speakers)
Language Code udu   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Uduk (27,000 speakers)
Language Code udu   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Uduk
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source Joshua Project / Global Mapping International  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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