Sudanese in the United Kingdom
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Sudanese-born residents 10,671 (2001 UK Census) 18,381 (2011 Censuses for England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland combined) | |
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British Egyptians, Sudanese Australians, Sudanese Americans, British Eritreans, British Ethiopians, British Somalis |
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Sudanese in the United Kingdom (also British Sudanese)
History and settlement
Granted | Refused | |
1989 | 45 | 5 |
1990 | 15 | 5 |
1991 | 15 | 10 |
1992 | 265 | 125 |
1993 | 1,400 | 75 |
1994 | 50 | 145 |
1995 | 15 | 60 |
1996 | 65 | 95 |
1997 | 75 | 205 |
1998 | 55 | 65 |
1999 | 45 | 50 |
2000 | 180 | 395 |
2001 | 175 | 595 |
2002 | 110 | 455 |
2003 | 155 | 595 |
2004 | 160 | 1,305 |
2005 | 90 | 900 |
2006 | 70 | 510 |
2007 | 80 | 305 |
The Sudanese community in the UK is most likely the oldest in the
The nature of Sudanese migration to the UK changed dramatically and has continued through to the 21st century, when several violent struggles between the Janjaweed militia and numerous rebel groups displaced millions of people, and despite an improving economy in Sudan there remains considerable civil and political unrest in the North African nation.[4] Thousands of these displaced persons ultimately fled to the UK, amongst other countries, and claimed asylum.[2]
Asylum applications from Sudan peaked in 1993 and again in 2004. The majority of applications in the early 1990s were accepted, with applicants either granted asylum or exceptional leave to remain, but since 1994, the majority of applications have been refused (see table).[3]
Demographics
Population size
According to the
According to the
The National Association of British Arabs categorises Sudan-born immigrants as Arabs. Based on the 2011 census data, it indicates that they are the eighth largest population of
Notable British-Sudanese or Sudanese residing in the United Kingdom
- Javid Abdelmoneim: physician who previously worked with Médecins Sans Frontières and television presenter for Al Jazeera and guest host on BBC's Panorama programme.
- Ahmed Diraige: the former governor of Darfur Province and current head of the National Redemption Front alliance, based in London since mid 1980s.
- Alexander Siddig: (or Siddig El Fadil) actor known for his role in Syriana, Kingdom of Heaven, and Gotham
- Amir Wilson: actor known for his roles as Will Parry in the BBC series His Dark Materials and Tiuri in the Netflix series Letter to the King.
- Amira Kheir: Italian-Sudanese singer based in London
- Eliza Shaddad: musician
- Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim: activist who resided in London. Founder of the ‘Sudanese Women Union’ and later a Sudanese parliamentarian
- Leila Aboulela: award-winning writer and novelist. Her story collection Elsewhere, Home was the winner of the 2018 Saltire Fiction Book of the Year Award
- Mo Abbaro: (Mo Abdalla) ceramicist and potter
- Mo Ibrahim: (Mohammed Ibrahim) telecom businessman. He was among Forbes 2011 billionaire list and the TIME "Top 100" list in 2008
- Nima Elbagir: award-winning senior international correspondent for CNN based in London
- Nesrine Malik: opinion columnist at The Guardian
- Zeinab Badawi: Journalist in BBC world (previously ITV and Channel 4 News)
- Jamal Mahjoub: prolific writer and novelist, known for his crime fiction novels. His characters and storylines incorporates both Sudanese and British cultures, which mirrors parts of Mahjoub's life living between England and Sudan.
- Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings MBE, deaf textile artist based in Brighton who is known for services to people with disabilities in the arts.
- Hamza Yassin: Presenter and wildlife cameraman known for his character "Ranger Hamza" on the CBeebies children's television shows Animal Park and Countryfile.
Culture and community
Numerous community groups and organisations have been established across the UK that cater for the country's Sudanese community, from political organisations and trade unions to refugee organisations and other social and community groups.
Further associations
- Sudanese Community and Information Centre (SCIC)
- Manchester Sudanese Tree Development Community (MSTDC)
- South Sudan Women’s Skills Development (SSWSD)
- Sudanese Nubian Association UK (SNAUK)
- Sudanese Doctors Union UK (SDU-UK)
See also
- Sudan–United Kingdom relations
- Demography of Sudan
- Sudanese American
- Sudanese Australian
References
- ^ "British Sudanese defends teacher". BBC News. 1 December 2007. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Sudan: Mapping exercise" (PDF). London: International Organization for Migration. July 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 October 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ a b "Immigration and Asylum Statistics". Home Office. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ a b c "Timeline: Sudan". BBC News. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ "2011 Census: QS203EW Country of birth (detailed), local authorities in England and Wales". Office for National Statistics. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2019
- ^ "Country of birth (detailed)" (PDF). National Records of Scotland. Retrieved 10 October 2019
- ^ 2011_Excel/2011/QS206NI.xls "Country of Birth – Full Detail: QS206NI"[dead link]. Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.. Retrieved 10 October 2019
- ^ "REPORT ON THE 2011 CENSUS – MAY 2013 – Arabs and Arab League Population in the UK – Appendix 6 – Countries of Birth of UK Arabs". National Association of British Arabs. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ "Sudanese Family in Oxfordshire". Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ "Organisation details – Leeds Sudanese Community Association". Yorkshire and Humber Regional Migration Partnership. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ "Refugees into HE project: Project partners". University of Brighton. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ "Embassy of Sudan in London". Embassyhomepage.com. Retrieved 5 July 2010.