Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Ethio-Semitic

Language: Tigré - (tig)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: United Kingdom

Also found in: Eritrea; Netherlands

Population: 21,000

Global Population: 933,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Eritreans of United Kingdom, numbering 21,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Ethio-Semitic people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 933,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Tigré. The primary religion practiced by the Eritreans 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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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available