Tungur in Sudan
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The ethnic background of the Tungur people is unknown, though some scholars believe they have roots among the Arab peoples of North Africa. Hundreds of years ago they were merged with one of the Fur tribes, but before that happened, the last Tungur leader was driven out because he compelled his subjects to dig wells and level a mountain peak.
Like most of the other peoples in this part of the world, the Tungur people are farmers and livestock herders.
They are Muslims who blend true Islam with ancient beliefs in the spirit world.
The Tungur people need to hear about Jesus Christ, the only one who can bless them for now and eternity.
Pray that this will be the year when there will be the first believers among the Tungur people of Sudan. Pray for the Holy Spirit to woo them to the side of the True God. Pray for them to be discipled in the ways of Jesus Christ, the only savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Tungur in Sudan.
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Tungur |
| People Name in Country | Tungur |
| Alternate Names | Tunjur |
| Population this Country | 263,000 |
| Population all Countries | 263,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 5 |
| People ID | 19159 |
| ROP3 Code | 115266 |
| ROP25 Code | 308360 |
| ROP25 Name | Tungur / Tunjur |
| Country | Sudan | ||
| Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Primarily north Source: Ethnologue 2010 | ||
| Country | Sudan |
| Region | Africa, East and Southern |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Primarily north. Source: Ethnologue 2010 |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
10.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
90.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Arabic, Sudanese Spoken (263,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | apd Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Arabic, Sudanese Spoken (263,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | apd Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Arabic, Sudanese Spoken |
Primary Language: Arabic, Sudanese Spoken
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (1927-1964) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (1978-2022) |
| Bible-Complete | No |
| FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
| YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Photo Source | UNAMID - Flickr Creative Commons |
| Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
