Suri is a collective name for three ethnic groups (Chai, Timaga, and Baale) mainly living in Suri woreda, in southwestern Ethiopia. They share many similarities politically, territorially, culturally and economically but speak different languages.

The Suri are an agro-pastoral people and inhabit part of the West Omo zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region (SNNPR) in Ethiopia as well as parts of neighbouring South Sudan. There are some 34,000 Suri in the Southwest of Ethiopia.

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Sep 15, 2021 · The Suri are an agro-pastoral people and inhabit part of the West Omo zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region (SNNPR) in Ethiopia, while the Other live partly in neighbouring South Sudan. Some are also found west of Jemu.

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Nov 26, 2024 · Origin has proven that this tribe originated their foundation from the Nilotic tribes of northeastern Africa, they are also called the SURI. These people have their part with the Mursi and the Me’en ethnic groups, who have almost similar language and cultural values.

Jul 12, 2024 · The Surma people, also known as the Suri, are a group of ethnic communities primarily found in the southwestern region of Ethiopia and parts of South Sudan. This collective term refers to several groups, including the Chai, Timaga, and Baale.

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