Thousands of Christians fled Timbuktu after and Islamic faction seized control. Now the Muslims are working to impose Shariah law which is already affecting how the classroom is run.
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MaliMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Schools reopen in Mali’s Islamist-held Timbuktu, with separate hours for girlsSunday, May 13th, 2012Thousands of Christians fled Timbuktu after and Islamic faction seized control. Now the Muslims are working to impose Shariah law which is already affecting how the classroom is run. Kidnapped Swiss Christian Freed Amid Mali’s UnrestSunday, April 29th, 2012Rebels release Beatrice Stockly as country forms transitional government. Violent Islamist Takeover in Mali Targets Fleeing ChristiansTuesday, April 24th, 2012"Horrible crimes have been made against the population – massacres, rape of women, obligation to wear the veil, chasing Christians." Al-Qaeda Expands Its Reach To ‘Like-minded’ Groups In AfricaThursday, April 19th, 2012Islamic radical groups around Africa coalescing around al-Qaeda. The groups are also united in their aim to eliminate Christians from their countries. Christian Leader Beheaded As Islamists Terrorize MaliThursday, April 12th, 2012The Christian leader was beheaded after Muslim radicals imposed Sharia law in northern parts of Mali.More Christians are facing threats from the radical Islamists. Al-Qaeda “Want to Isalmize the Whole World in Their Own Way.”Saturday, February 27th, 2010"They want to Islamize the whole world in their own way." |
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