South Sudan

Introductory profile · Community review invitedCross-border community Acholi The Acholi are a distinct community with their own language, histories, institutions and cultural life, principally associated with northern Uganda and neighbouring areas. Explore community profile ↗ Introductory profile · Community review invited Chollo / Shilluk The Chollo, widely referred to in some external sources as Shilluk, are a distinct community with a rich history, language, political traditions and cultural heritage in the Upper Nile region. Explore community profile ↗ Introductory profile · Cross-border review invitedCross-border community Anywaa / Anuak Anywaa communities live across the South Sudan–Ethiopia border region. This profile recognises cross-border connections and the importance of local self-identification. Explore community profile ↗ Legacy source profile · Review required Balanda Boor The old heritage book includes a profile of the Balanda Boor in Western Equatoria, South Sudan. The account is preserved as source material pending review. Explore community profile ↗ Legacy source profile · Review required Pari The old heritage book includes a profile of the Pari community of the Lafon area in South Sudan. The original account is retained here for community review. Explore community profile ↗ Legacy source profile · Review required Luwo The old heritage book contains a profile of the Luwo community, particularly around Wau and Jur River in South Sudan. Explore community profile ↗ Legacy source profile · Review required Thuri The source book contains a profile of the Thuri community in Western Bahr el-Ghazal, South Sudan, and explicitly distinguishes it from Jo Abwor / Ethur in Uganda. Explore community profile ↗