Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Afar-Saho

Language: Saho - (ssy)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Eritrea

Also found in: Ethiopia

Population: 163,000

Global Population: 214,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Saho of Eritrea, numbering 163,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Afar-Saho people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 214,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Saho. The primary religion practiced by the Saho is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

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