Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Nilotic
Language: Northeastern Dinka - (dip)
Alternate Name(s): Ager, Agar, Abuya, Ageir, Beer, Niel, Nyel, Paloc, Paloic
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: South Sudan
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Population: 44,000
Global Population: 44,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Ageer of South Sudan, numbering 44,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in South Sudan. Their primary language is Northeastern Dinka. The primary religion practiced by the Ageer 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