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SomaliaMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Russian Christian Leader Expresses Concern over the Plight of Christians in Africa and the Middle EastWednesday, May 22nd, 2013Spring Brings Torture and Death for Christians in SomaliaThursday, May 9th, 2013Christian Mother Separated From Children and Killed in SomaliaMonday, April 29th, 2013Christian Widow in Somalia Murdered by Al-ShabaabTuesday, April 23rd, 2013Christian Convert Captured and Tortured by Al-Shabaab in SomaliaFriday, April 19th, 2013Christian Convert Captured and Tortured in SomaliaWednesday, April 17th, 2013Killings of Christians Spike in SomaliaSaturday, March 23rd, 2013The recent fatal shooting of a father of four by suspected Islamic extremists in the coastal city of Kismayo unmasked the pervasive threat to Christians in the nation, and hurt Somalia’s efforts to improve their human rights record. Somali Christian Murdered by Al-ShabaabFriday, March 1st, 2013Al-Shabaab Continues to Spread its Persecution of ChristiansSaturday, December 22nd, 2012Christians in Somalia Gunned Down by Suspected Al-Shabaab MilitantThursday, December 20th, 2012Al-Shabaab Admits Defeats in SomaliaWednesday, December 19th, 2012Kenya’s Somalia Intervention Costing Christians their SecurityThursday, December 13th, 2012The Somali terrorist group al-Shabaab is killing Christians in Kenya in retaliation to Kenyan forces' intervention to stamp out its presence in southern Somalia. Why Was a Christian Beheaded in Somalia?Wednesday, November 21st, 2012Christian Convert Beheaded by Al-Shabaab in SomaliaWednesday, November 21st, 2012Christian Beheaded in SomaliaMonday, November 19th, 2012Al-Qaeda Encourages Suicide Bombings in East Africa; Christians Remain Easy TargetsThursday, November 8th, 2012300 Al-Shabab Members Captured in Somalia; How Will This Effect Christians?Thursday, October 11th, 2012Somali Christians Fear Militant Islam at Home and AbroadFriday, September 7th, 2012Al Shabab, an Al Qaeda-linked terror group in Somalia, has sought to rid the region of Christians and is specifically targeting Christian converts from Islam. Many Somali Christians, having fled persecution in their homeland, have found little security in neighbouring East African countries. Even in the Christian-majority country of Kenya, radical Islam is steadily gaining numbers and influence. Boko Haram Largely Responsible For Rise In African Terror AttacksSunday, August 5th, 2012Radical Muslim groups are waging war against Christians. This report indicates the activites of anti-Christian groups in Africa. Africa Facing Sharp Rise In Islamic ExtremismSunday, July 8th, 2012The activities of Islamic radicals are increasing in Africa. The Islamists, who fight to impose Sharia law, routinely attack Christians. Al-Shabaab Claims Responsibility for Garissa AttacksThursday, July 5th, 2012"The mujahedeen (holy warriors) punished with their hands those believing and worshipping other than Allah. The militants will continue until such practice is eliminated." Anti-Christian Groups a Growing Threat to Africa and AmericaSunday, July 1st, 2012The growing influence of Islamic radicals in Africa is posing threat to the security of Africa and the United States. These Islamic extremist groups are also responsible for killing Christians in Africa. Radical Islamists with Ties to Somalia Arrested in DenmarkSunday, June 3rd, 2012The arrest of radical Islamists linked with al-Shabaab, Somalia's radical Islamic group, indicates the capacity of the Somali Islamist group to recruit members from around the world. Al-Shabaab has repeatedly said that it wants to eradicate Christians from Somalia. It has killed several Christians for leaving Islam. Anti-Christian Group’s Influence Growing in East AfricaThursday, May 31st, 2012The influence of the Somali radical Islamic group,al-Shabaab, has grown in countires such as Kenya.The Islamist group has repeatedly said that it wants to eradicate Christians from Somalia. The group is reponsible for killing several Somali Christian converts from Islam. 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. Terror Group Wants Somalia Rid of ChristiansSaturday, April 14th, 2012Radical Muslim group, al-Shabaab, fights to impose strict version of Islamic laws in Somalia. The group has killed several Christians. Suspected Islamists Kill A Christian And Injure Several In Kenya Bomb AttacksMonday, April 2nd, 2012Suspected Islamic radicals attacked two targets in Kenya, including a Christian meeting. At least one Christian has been killed and several injured. New Project Takes Hope To Persecuted Somali ChristiansSaturday, March 24th, 2012The Somali Church was driven underground in 1991 when a popular uprising swept out the dictatorial regime of that day. Today, Christians are forced to practice their faith in secret under extremely dangerous conditions. Muslim Persecution of Christians: February 2012Saturday, March 24th, 2012Raymond Ibrahim reports for Gatestone Institute that, “Half of Iraq's indigenous Christians are gone, due to the unleashed forces of jihad [holy war]. Many Christians fled to nearby Syria; yet, as the Assad regime comes under attack from al-Qaeda and others… Christians are experiencing a level of persecution unprecedented in the nation's modern history.” Ibrahim’s series, titled ‘Muslim Persecution of Christians,’ is published each month to document cases of persecution – whether it be general discrimination, arrests, or murder – committed by Muslims in majority Islamic countries, Asia and the West. Muslim Persecution of Christians: January 2012Saturday, February 18th, 2012Raymond Ibrahim reports in the algemeiner that “The beginning of the New Year saw only an increase in the oppression of Christians under Islam, from Nigeria, where an all-out jihad has been declared in an effort to eradicate the Muslim north of all Christians, to Europe, where Muslim converts to Christianity are still hounded and attacked as apostates.” Ibrahim’s series, titled ‘Muslim Persecution of Christians,’ is published each month to document cases of persecution – whether it be general discrimination, arrests, or murder – committed by Muslims in majority Islamic countries, Asia and the West. |
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