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Awjila
Awjila, also known by several alternative names like Aujila, Augila, Aoudjila, Awgila, and Awdjila, is a critically endangered Berber language spoken in the Awjila oasis region of Cyrenaica, Libya. Its native name is Jlan n Awilen, and it is part of the Eastern Berber branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. Awjila shares a close relationship with the now-extinct Sokna language, also spoken in Libya, and is considered part of the Eastern Berber subgroup. The language has suffered a significant decline over the years, with estimates suggesting only about 2,000 to 3,000 native speakers remain, mostly within older age groups. This decline is attributed to both the political and social context…
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The Burji people
The Burji people are an ethnic group primarily residing in the southern regions of Ethiopia and northern Kenya. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, unique language, and resilience in adapting to diverse environments. Geographic DistributionIn Ethiopia, the Burji primarily inhabit the area south of Lake Chamo, within the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR). In Kenya, they are found in the Marsabit and Isiolo counties. Their strategic locations have historically positioned them as a bridge between various ethnic groups in both countries. LanguageThe Burji speak the Burji language, which belongs to the Highland East Cushitic group of the Cushitic branch within the Afro-Asiatic language family. The language…
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