Nyali

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Huku, Linyali, North Nyali, Nyali-Kilo, Nyari

43,000 (1993 SIL).

Ituri province: Djugu territory, Kilo collectivité.

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6a* (Vigorous).

None known. Lexical similarity: 85% with Vanuma [vau], 76% with Mbo [zmw], 73% with Ndaka [ndk] and Budu [buu].

A few also use Bangala [bxg]. Also use Congo Swahili [swc].

Unwritten [Qaax].

‘Huku’ is reportedly a Hema term used for anyone who is not a Hema.