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MoroccoMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Moroccan Christian Serving 15 Years for FaithThursday, June 17th, 2010Case to be included in congressional hearing Moroccan Christian Serving 15 Years for FaithThursday, June 17th, 2010Victimization of Christians in Morocco Continues UnabatedTuesday, June 8th, 2010"The International Christian Concern (ICC) has reported that victimization of Christian minorities in Morocco has continued unabated and that this ugly scenario is causing a lot of concern to the Christian community world-wide." Christians Rise above Nepal TurmoilThursday, June 3rd, 2010Second Wave of Deportations Hits Foreign Christians in MoroccoMonday, May 24th, 2010Muslim hardliners pressure government; nationals fears they may be next victim of ‘purging.’ Strained friendship: Moroccan crackdown against Christians continues; Capitol Hill scrutiny underwaySaturday, May 22nd, 201023 foreigners have received notifications of expulsion from Moroccan authorities since May 10, the beginning of a second large wave of deportations from the country. Crackdown on Christians ramping upWednesday, May 19th, 2010Laws against proselytizing are again being enforced in order to ensure that Moroccan Muslims do not convert to Christianity or to other religions, and to preserve Morocco as a majority Islamic State. Evangelicals Urge Caution in Probing Moroccan CrackdownTuesday, May 18th, 2010Congressman Frank Wolf, a leader of protecting religious freedom, has expressed concern over the expulsions of Christian expatriates from Morocco to the US Congress. A hearing to further examine the issue is scheduled for June 17th. However, some evangelicals have requested that the hearing be postponed. New Wave of Christian Expulsions from MoroccoMonday, May 17th, 201023 foreigners have been notified of expulsion from Morocco since May 10, marking a second wave of Christian deportations from the country. New Wave of Christian Expulsions from MoroccoMonday, May 17th, 2010Pakistani Officials Free Eight Christians Detained by Their EmployerMonday, May 10th, 2010Morocco to define ‘proselytizing’Saturday, April 17th, 2010After the expulsion of 40 Christian expatriates in Morocco, evangelical Christian leaders discuss with the Moroccan ambassador that accusations of ‘proselytizing’ must be more clearly defined by the Moroccan government. What changed?Wednesday, April 14th, 2010Expatriates in Morocco stunned by the deportation of Christians within the once moderate Islamic nation. Colorado Christian couple deported from MoroccoTuesday, March 30th, 2010Eddie and Lynn Padilla were forced to leave the Village of Hope orphanage in Morocco and the two children they were caring for, when their compound was raided by police and they were deported. The closure of the Christian orphanage, which had been there for more than ten years, is the tragic result of a new government crackdown against Christians within the country. Chorley family deported from Morocco for teaching ChristianityThursday, March 25th, 2010Sixteen Christian families working at the Village of Hope orphanage were deported from Morocco. This is the story of the Dickinson’s, who were forced to leave an adopted Moroccan son behind. Why is Morocco suddenly deporting foreign Christians?Monday, March 22nd, 2010The expulsion of some 70 foreign Christians should not come as a total surprise. Concern for MoroccoSaturday, March 20th, 2010“Severe pressure has come upon the church in Algeria and more recently in Morocco. All of the active Christian workers in Morocco have been arrested and expelled over the past 10 days without any warning - around 100 by now as I write this." Christian orphanage workers appeal deportation from MoroccoFriday, March 19th, 2010Village of Hope workers on Tuesday launched a public appeal to be reunited with the foster children they were forced to abandon. Government actions cast doubt on Morocco’s commitment to religious freedom.Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Since March 6th, more than 40 foreigners who have been living in Morocco have been unexpectedly expelled or deported. Morocco Begins Large-Scale Expulsion of Foreign ChristiansMonday, March 15th, 2010Ongoing purge launched nationwide to stop ‘proselytization.’ Morocco Expels Foreigners for ‘Acts Contrary to Laws in Force’Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Other news agencies are releasing information on the developing Morocco situation. 33 Children Forcibly Abandoned by MoroccoMonday, March 8th, 2010Christian orphanage shut down without warning 33 Children Forcibly Abandoned by MoroccoMonday, March 8th, 2010Mass Exodus of Iraqi Christians UnderwayFriday, February 26th, 2010Moroccan Authorities Raid Bible Study, Arrest ChristiansThursday, February 11th, 2010Order to detain 18 nationals, deport U.S. citizen apparently came from highest levels. Right to religious freedom under fire in MoroccoWednesday, December 16th, 2009"A group of five foreigners, was arrested last week in Morocco on suspicion of proselytising." Fourteen Moroccan Christians detained, Four expats deportedFriday, December 11th, 2009Moroccan police interrupt Bible study, confiscate Bibles, deport Christian expatriates. Morocco: Officials Deport Five Foreign ChristiansWednesday, April 1st, 2009Morocco expelled five foreign Christians because they attended Bible study with Moroccan Christians. 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. Morocco ‘breaks terror network’Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008Christians are persecuted in countries of North Africa such as Egypt, Algeria and Morocco. The influence of Islamic extremism is expanding in those countries. |
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