MASALIT

The 'Masalit' ('masara' in Masalit; Arabicماساليت) are a people of Darfur in western Sudan and Wadai in eastern Chad. They speak Masalit, a Nilo-Saharan language of the Maba group. They numbered about 250,000 in 1983[1].
Between 1884 and 1921 they established a state called Dar Masalit.
The Masalit are well-known for their Muslim piety.[1]

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1. [2]de Waal, Alex, "Darfur's deep grievances defy all hopes for an easy solution", opinion article, ''The Observer'' of London, July 25, 2004, accessed September 4, 2007

''See also'': Darfur conflict.

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