Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Adamawa-Ubangi

Language: Tunia - (tug)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Chad

Also found in: Central African Republic

Population: 6,700

Global Population: 12,800

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Tunya of Chad, numbering 6,700, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Adamawa-Ubangi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 12,800 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Tunia. The primary religion practiced by the Tunya is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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