ICC Note: Christians in Uganda are constantly disturbed and persecuted because of their faith. Their places of worship are not respected by certain Muslim groups and they continue to be the target of brutal attacks. Even those that convert from Islam to Christianity are persecuted by their own family members or close friends. Similar to other countries in the region, Uganda’s constitution provides religious freedom to all. However, it is evident that Christians are the only group that is silently excluded because they continue to be victims of persecution and the authorities fail to enforce the law and punish the aggressors.  
1/30/2017, Uganda (Christian News) –  A pastor in eastern Uganda and eight other Christians are missing two weeks after a Muslim mob attacked a church prayer meeting, locked the congregation in, beat several members and raped 15 women, sources said.
The approximately 90 Muslims broke into the evening prayer meeting of Katira Church of Uganda, in Katira village, Budaka District at about 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 and beat them with clubs and sticks, area sources said. Previously Muslims had only thrown stones at the roof of the church building to disrupt church services of the 500-member congregation, villagers said.
At the evening service, about 80 members were present, and among those who escaped before the doors were locked was a Christian who heard one of the assailants shout, “Away with the pastor who is converting our Muslims to Christianity,” a church leader said.
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