Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Tuareg

Language: Tahaggart Tamahaq - (thv)

Alternate Name(s): Ahaggaren

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Niger

Also found in: Libya

Population: 54,500

Global Population: 78,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Hoggar-Tuareg of Niger, numbering 54,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Tuareg people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 78,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Tahaggart Tamahaq. The primary religion practiced by the Hoggar-Tuareg 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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