Archive | May 13, 2012
Iran. Authorities pressure to identify members of church – a major risk to converts from Islam

Iran. Authorities pressure to identify members of church – a major risk to converts from Islam

Leaders of the Assemblies of God’s (AOG) Central Church of Tehran told their congregation on Sunday (May 6) that authorities have demanded a list of names and identification numbers of church members, a major risk to converts from Islam. Church leaders then asked members in attendance to volunteer their information. The AOG church holds two [...]

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Iran. British foreign office wants Nadarkhani and his lawyer’s sentences turned down

Iran. British foreign office wants Nadarkhani and his lawyer’s sentences turned down

British foreign office called on Islamic Republic of Iran to turn down the sentences issued against Yousef Nadarkhani and his lawyer, Mohammad-Ali Dadkhah. According to Mohabat News, RFE/RL reports that in a statement, Alistair Burt, British Foreign Office Minister, expressed his concern over issuance of a nine year sentence against the lawyer Mohammad Ali Dadkhah [...]

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Burma. Burmese military is intensifying its attacks – thousands have been displaced

Burma. Burmese military is intensifying its attacks – thousands have been displaced

The Burmese military continues to carry out “serious human rights abuses” including rape, torture and killings of predominantly Christian ethnic groups, Christian rights activists said. Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has received reports detailing 126 clashes between Burma Army and Kachin Independence Army (KIA) troops since President Thein Sein ordered the Burma Army to stop its [...]

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Nigeria. Seven people brutally killed when gunmen set fire to a home in a Christian village

Nigeria. Seven people brutally killed when gunmen set fire to a home in a Christian village

Abuja: At least seven people were brutally killed in central Nigeria when gunmen set fire to a home in a Christian village, violently divided by faith, and shot those who ran outside to flee the flames, media reported on Thursday. According to reports the killings that took place late Wednesday night happened in the village [...]

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