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Which writing system is traditionally used by the Tuareg in Mali?

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The writing system traditionally used by the Tuareg in Mali is known as tifinagh.12

This distinctive script is related to the ancient Libyan or Numidian alphabet, which is believed to have been derived from Punic cursive characters. While the Tuareg also use Arabic, they have preserved this traditional script alongside their native Amazigh language.312