In Muslim majority Turkey, Christians face persecution from extremists. Recently a Christian bookstore was vandalized by Muslim youth.
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Archive for February, 2009|Monthly archive pageMuslim youth vandalize Christian bookstore twice within five daysSaturday, February 28th, 2009February 25, 2009: Pakistan: USCIRF Alarmed by Proposed Measures Endangering Religious Freedom and Human Rights in Swat ValleySaturday, February 28th, 2009“We are concerned about the glaring lack of safeguards for the human rights and religious freedoms of Swat's residents. Pakistani officials should be redoubling their efforts to protect the human rights and the security of all its citizens." Despite opposition, Afghan Christians worship in secretSaturday, February 28th, 2009"Let us pray for the Christians in the underground church and for a day to come in which there is freedom of religion in Afghanistan – and each and every person can practice what they believe," Release plans day of prayer and petition for EritreaSaturday, February 28th, 2009"Imagine living as a Christian in Eritrea. Your church has been closed and its assets confiscated. Every church programme has been halted. You and others are forced to meet in secret. Your pastor has been arrested, imprisoned and has disappeared. His family has fled the country. This is the reality for many Christians in Eritrea.” Burmese refugees in Malaysia abused, handcuffed, victims of profiteersSaturday, February 28th, 2009Burmese refugees are suffering in Malaysia refugee centers - "handcuffed in prison-like conditions." These refugees, many of whom are Christian, were all forced to flee Burma to escapse the abuses of the military junta. Now they are treated like criminals. Burma Blocked Aid Supplies – ReportSaturday, February 28th, 2009Some are suggesting that Burma should be referred to the International Criminal Court for blocking humanitarian relief during last year's cyclone. Minority ethnic groups, especially Christians, were denied aid and forced into labor for reconstruction. Russia: Governor Orders Church Land GrabFriday, February 27th, 2009A Russian official ordered the seizure of a Pentecostal church's land by "any" means. India: Christian Father Of Two Murdered In OrissaFriday, February 27th, 2009“From the battery and the injuries on his head it is evident that a huge torch was used for hitting him, and the mark on the neck shows that the towel was put around his neck to drag him,” Egypt: Islamic Lawyers Urge Death Sentence For ConvertFriday, February 27th, 2009“Our rights in Egypt, as Christians or converts, are less than the rights of animals,” Bob Fu Speaks at Press Conference Regarding SEcretary of State Clinton’s Controversial Remarks on Human Rights in ChinaFriday, February 27th, 2009The President and Founder of ChinaAid, Bob Fu, spoke at a press conference yesterday in response to the remarks of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over the issue of human rights in China. Fu challenged the Secretary's statement that the U.S. and China "will rise and fall together," by asking, "Will we fall with a deceptive regime who continues to terrorize innocent citizens, while we try to find temporary cooperation on this or that issue?" Vietnam Police Kill Christian Farmer Amid Rural CrackdownFriday, February 27th, 2009At least one Degar Christian farmer was brutally hacked to death by Vietnamese security forces (joing by an angry mob) this week. The Christian was 65 years old and was killed just outside his farm for refusing to sell his land. “Moderate” Egypt Imitates Saudi Arabian ExtremismThursday, February 26th, 2009In another sign of radicalization of Islam in Egypt, the authorities in that country sentenced six Christians to three years of imprisonment with hard labor.Their crimes?running bussiness during Islamic holiday of Ramadan. Malaysia to allow Christians to use ‘Allah’Thursday, February 26th, 2009Though the Catholic publication has been granted the right to use the word "allah," in its Bahasa Malay edition so long as they print "For Christians Only" on the cover, the Catholic Herald will still push for that limitation to be lifted, as well. National Security: Secret Saudi funding of Australian institutionsThursday, February 26th, 2009Saudi Arabia is spending billions of dollars in order to spread radical Islam in Australia, Europe, Asia, North America and other parts of the world. This article discusses the strategies used by Saudi Arabia in carrying out its project. China: Christians Wary as Recession, Unrest HitThursday, February 26th, 2009As the recession hits China and reports spread about secret documents calling on government officials to "strive to prevent massive unrest," Christians are concerned that they may be viewed as a threat. Iraq: Christian leader warns against security “vacuum”Thursday, February 26th, 2009An Iraqi Christian leader warned the allied forces not to create security vacuum when they leave Iraq. Christian and other minorities should continue to be protected against violence. Assyrian Monastery in Turkey ThreatenedThursday, February 26th, 2009"We want to live like brothers with the Muslims here, the monastery has a long history which has been preserved for thousands of years, it's an unnecessary provocation, we want to solve the problem here in Midyat, in Ankara, not in Europe," Hope Lives Despite Orissa DangersThursday, February 26th, 2009“The persecution in Orissa is still prevailing, and the Christians are not safe even today.” Christian Killed in OrissaThursday, February 26th, 2009Christians in Orissa continue to face persecution. In the latest attacks against Christians, a 45 years old Christian was murdered. “Moderate” Egypt Imitates Saudi Arabian ExtremismThursday, February 26th, 2009 |
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