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Regional heritage profile · East Africa & Upper Nile

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Uganda is home to several communities whose languages are commonly discussed within the wider Luo linguistic grouping. Their identities and histories are distinct and deserve individual treatment.

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and local histories.

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 Lango The Lango are a distinct community in north-central Uganda with their own identity, language, social history and cultural institutions. Explore community profile Introductory profile · Cross-border review invitedCross-border community Alur Alur communities are found on both sides of the Uganda–Democratic Republic of the Congo border. Their histories and contemporary lives are shaped by local communities and cross-border connections. Explore community profile Introductory profile · Community review invited Padhola / Jopadhola The Jopadhola are a distinct community in eastern Uganda, with their own local history, language and cultural institutions. Explore community profile Legacy source profile · Review required Kumam The old KP Jaluo Abroad heritage book includes a detailed profile of the Kumam community in Uganda. The material is presented here as a preserved source account pending community and editorial review. Explore community profile Legacy source profile · Review required Jonam The source book contains a profile of the Jonam community around the Albert Nile in northwestern Uganda. Its original account is preserved here for review. Explore community profile Legacy source profile · Review required Chope / Paluo The old heritage book includes a profile of the Chope, also referred to there as Paluo or Bachope, in Kiryandongo District, Uganda. Explore community profile Legacy source profile · Review required Jo Abwor / Ethur The source book documents Jo Abwor, also called Ethur or Acholi Labwor in that account, in Abim District, Uganda. Explore community profile
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