The report by the state department in January 2009 failed to reflect the severe violations of freedom of religion in countries such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan.
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Archive for March, 2009|Monthly archive pageS. State Department overlooks ‘especially dire’ religious freedom violations in IraqTuesday, March 31st, 2009Persecution in China as Vatican meeting on China opensTuesday, March 31st, 2009A 55-year-old priest, Father Paul Ma, was arrested recently for celebrating the Eucharist with underground parishioners. Many are concerned for his fate as he struggles with a heart condition. The Chinese government is continuing to crack down on underground churches, and is even increasing pressure on members of the official church. Ideology official targets rehabilitation programmeTuesday, March 31st, 2009A Belarusian Christian rehabilitation programme for alcoholics and drug addicts run by a registered social organisation, Cliff House, has been targeted by an ideology official. Christians being ‘squeezed out’ in IraqTuesday, March 31st, 2009"There's almost literally no place for Christians left in the Iraqi society where they can live in peace." Police Arrest Underground Zhengding Bishop Jia ZhiguoTuesday, March 31st, 2009Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo was taken from his home by 5 police officers yesterday afternoon. He had been under constant surveillance 24 hours a day for weeks in order to prevent him from meeting with an official bishop, with whom he had reconciled on instructions from the Vatican. London Borough Council Employee Told Not to Talk About God or He’ll be FiredTuesday, March 31st, 2009An employee of a London, England, borough council has been suspended from work for nearly two months for encouraging a homeless woman with an incurable medical condition to look to God for help. Critics blast U.N. panel religious voteMonday, March 30th, 2009"This resolution, and the movement behind it, is a well-financed and thinly disguised attempt by the Saudis and their allies to protect Islam from any criticism from any quarter," Sentence against faithful of Thai Ha upheld. Catholics protest injustice.Monday, March 30th, 2009"The appeals court has reconfirmed the sentence against the 8 who were calling for the return of land belonging to the [Thai Ha] parish. This morning, 5,000 Catholics marched for 12 kilometers to the site of the trial, and were stopped by 1,000 police officers in riot gear with guard dogs." Anyone asking for justice in China can end up in prisonMonday, March 30th, 2009China continues to crackdown on citizens crying out for justice. Christians May Appeal Fine For ‘Illegal’ FundsMonday, March 30th, 2009Converts accused of ‘insulting Turkishness’ fear ruling sets dangerous precedent. Morocco expels five missionariesMonday, March 30th, 2009Authorities in North African country of Morocco expelled the missionaries for converting Muslims to Christianity. The action of the authorities is a violation of freedom of religion and clear indication of intolerance to non-Muslims in the country. Christians Brace For Sharia In Swat ValleyMonday, March 30th, 2009Accepting Islamic law in exchange for peace leaves many uncertain, fearful. Fr. Edward’s orphanage in Orissa burned a second timeMonday, March 30th, 2009Hindu radicals come back to finish what they started in burning down an orphanage - the last time they burned a 20-year-old woman to death and severely beat a Christian priest. Iraq: The most dangerous place in the world for ChristiansSunday, March 29th, 2009This article describes the plight of Iraqi Christians. North Korean Christians Suffering But HopefulSunday, March 29th, 2009Open Doors provides a "behind the headlines" look at Christians in North Korea who claim they are suffering, but hopeful that "the day of opening of North Korea is near." You can help support the persecuted in North Korea by participating in North Korea Freedom Week coming up at the end of April. President signs repressive Religion LawSaturday, March 28th, 2009While this new law seems to be focused on restricting Muslim worship, it will just as well limit the religious activities of every other religious group. Court issues verdict on 3 Farsi-speaking Christians in ShirazFriday, March 27th, 2009An Iranian court passed 8 months suspended sentence and 5 years of probation on three Christian converts from Islam. An Unfolding Nightmare in EritreaFriday, March 27th, 2009“We can only begin to imagine the nightmare that is unfolding in Eritrea – it seems only history will be able to tell the full story of what the people have gone through. They urgently need our prayers and support.” Rejection of defamation of religions campaignFriday, March 27th, 2009ICC is a co-signer of this important letter protesting the "Defamation of Religions" campaign that Muslim countries are using to silence criticism of Islam. Minister beaten after clashing with Muslims on his TV showFriday, March 27th, 2009Minister attacked by Muslims even though his show is not confrontational - in England. |
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