Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Bedouin, Saharan

Language: Central Atlas Tamazight - (tzm)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Algeria

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Population: 145,000

Global Population: 145,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Suafa Bedouin of Algeria, numbering 145,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bedouin, Saharan people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Algeria. Their primary language is Central Atlas Tamazight. The primary religion practiced by the Suafa Bedouin 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.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available