Alternate Names: Lua, Mjillem, Nielim, Nyilem
Dialects: Niellim, Niou, Tchini (Cini, Cuni).
Genealogy:
Demographics: 5,160 (1993 census). 1,000 in Sarh City; 400 in Niou dialect.
Language Use: Tchini dialect is extinct. Used as L2 by Tunia [tug].
Nation of Origin: Chad
Other Comments: Ethnonym: Niellim by government. Ethnic autonym: Lua. Traditional religion.