Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab Peoples

People Cluster: Assyrian

Language: Western Neo-Aramaic - (amw)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Orthodox

Country: Syria

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Population: 16,000

Global Population: 16,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The West Aramaic of Syria, numbering 16,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Assyrian people cluster within the Arab Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Syria. Their primary language is Western Neo-Aramaic. The primary religion practiced by the West Aramaic is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available