Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Sudanic

Language: Moru - (mgd)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: South Sudan

Also found in: Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Uganda; United States

Population: 171,000

Global Population: 215,600

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Moru of South Sudan, numbering 171,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Sudanic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 215,600 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Moru. The primary religion practiced by the Moru is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

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