Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Berber-Saharan
Language: Libyan Arabic - (ayl)
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Primary Religion: Islam
Country: Libya
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Population: 7,100
Global Population: 7,100
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Sawknah of Libya, numbering 7,100, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Berber-Saharan people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Libya. Their primary language is Libyan Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Sawknah is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available