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Archive for September, 2009|Monthly archive pageDon’t Ignore Christian Persecution in IranWednesday, September 30th, 2009US Congressman and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Minorities to Visit UK to Champion Religious FreedomWednesday, September 30th, 2009Pakistan's blasphemy law is one of the main causes of violation of freedom of religion in the country. Its high time that Pakistan repeals the law. Laotian church elder and congregation threatened with deathWednesday, September 30th, 2009Please continue to pray for the pastor and congregation of Boukham Church in Laos. The pastor was kidnapped, detained, interrogated, and terrorized for five to six hours on September 3rd. Authorities demanded he renounced his Christianity or face deportation. Police were recorded saying "a solution to their difficulties in governing could be the death of all believers in the Boukham Church." Chinese Military Police Ready to Crackdown “Xinjiang”-style: Nine Fushan Church Leaders KidnappedWednesday, September 30th, 2009Nine leaders from the Fushan church were kidnapped by Shanxi PSB officers on Friday, September 25. Authorities confiscated computers, TVs, and other church-owned valuables and placed remaining church leaders and active members under house arrest. Officials also are comparing the incident to an uprising in Xinjiang and calling on police to prepare to use the "Xinjiang Model" against the church, a method that resulted in the deaths of several hundred people in August. Fijian Church Leaders Return to CourtTuesday, September 29th, 2009Church is being intimidated by government Pastor in India Seriously Wounded by Suspected Hindu ExtremistsTuesday, September 29th, 2009Assailants leave church leader in Andhra Pradesh bleeding, unconscious on village road Iraq: Is nowhere else safe for Christians?Tuesday, September 29th, 2009“I am sad to say that the emigration of Christian families that we have seen in places like Mosul and Baghdad has now begun to affect the Nineveh area.” New state media smear campaign against Catholics in VietnamTuesday, September 29th, 2009Vietnam's state media has launched a campaign of "verbal attacks" against the Catholic church in the country - specifically targetting prelates who have condemned the authorities confiscation of church property and violence against Catholics. US to engage in direct talks with Burma’s reluctant military juntaTuesday, September 29th, 2009The US has announced that it will directly engage with Burma's military regime and increase its humanitarian aid in an effort to push the country toward democratic reforms. Indonesia eyes militant networks after Noordin killingMonday, September 28th, 2009A look at the future of militant networks after the death of Noordin Top, Southeast Asia's most wanted terrorist. Vietnam ‘making a mockery’ of rights obligations, says Human Rights WatchMonday, September 28th, 2009After a periodic review of Vietnam's human rights record by the UN Human Rights Council ended this week, the Human Rights Watch said Vietnam was 'making a mockery' of its rights obligations. Kidnapped Christian Doctor Released in Northern Iraq: PoliceMonday, September 28th, 2009Iraqi Christians have been targeted for persecution by extremists who are bent on forcing Christians to leave Iraq. Muslim Convert to Christianity Prevented From Leaving EgyptMonday, September 28th, 2009"We, the Christian converts are treated worst than animals.” Pastor Bike Forced to Vacate Home for National CelebrationSunday, September 27th, 2009In another move of "preparation" for China's National Day, authorities have forced Pastor Bike to vacate his home until after October 1st. He is being held in an undisclosed location in Henan. Congressman Runs the Ball Back from SidelinesSunday, September 27th, 2009Congressman Frank Wolf addressed human rights ahead of the President's speech to the UN Wednesday. The Congressman criticized the administration for its neglect of human rights concerns. India: Five Sentenced to Life for Murder During Orissa ViolenceSunday, September 27th, 2009"We earnestly hope these convictions will be an effective deterrent to those who take the law into their own hands." Women in Sudan Risk Flogging if Their Trousers OffendSunday, September 27th, 2009Christian and Muslim women face the risk of flogging for wearing trousers in Khartoum. Christians are ‘Crucified’ in Guerrilla RaidsSaturday, September 26th, 2009"The attackers clearly wanted to harm the people because they knew they were at prayer.” Christian Convert Couple Wins Right to Asylum in the United KingdomSaturday, September 26th, 2009"At a time when so many Christian converts face real persecution-including the threat of death-it's encouraging that this couple can now stay in the U.K. We're delighted we were able to provide assistance in this very important case," Central government to deal with provincial adultery stoning lawSaturday, September 26th, 2009"Most people in Aceh are against the law, and so is the national government. Usually adulterers are paraded in public to be shamed or reprimanded in private. For Commission on Violence against Women, the law violates the constitution. However, Islamic scholars argue the law is rooted in centuries-old practices that go back to prophet Muhammad. For Aceh’s rulers, Sharia is counterproductive." |
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