Myanmar

Karen Christians have been the victims of massive genocide, and there is little hope that freedom will be gained soon. Patrick Klein of Vision Beyond Borders predicts that within months or a year, hundreds of thousands, if not millions, will be slaughtered by the Burmese government.

The recent rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl by a Burmese
government soldier is accounted to a "culture of impunity" in the
country by Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

ICC Note:

Human Rights Watch is reporting that Burma's (Myanmar's) military regime is
committing its most widespread abuses against the ethnic Chin group, a
group which is at least 90% Christian. The Chin have reported forced
labor and torture beyond the famine they are already facing in the
country.

CSW will remember the 19th anniversary of the nationwide pro-democracy uprising in Burma in which an estimated 3,000 peaceful demonstrators were brutally gunned down by the Burmese military

Burma's ruling military regime is using a National Convention to give itself the appearance of legitimacy despite its continued oppression of minorities, especially Christians.

The following story is a reminder of the brutal persecution believers face in Burma.

ICC joins advocacy group in welcoming the UN's move to add Burma to its agenda, as Burma is one of the worst persecutors of Christians.

Three missionaries who were put in prison were released six days later because the guards were impressed by their good conduct.

Report from group's recent visit to Burma shows that persecution against Christians of the Kachin tribe is still the government's policy.

On Tuesday 8 August. Please come in remembrance of those who died and in protest at the regime which continues to kill. Please be in prayer for believers in Burma

Hope for progress in conflict between Burmese military and Christian Karen tribe as leading rebels have surrendered.

Christian pastor arrested and sent to remote jail on suspicion of supporting armed ethnic resistance movement.

Burma military regime which maintained control of the country even after Kyi was legitimately elected is threatening to kill her, with ominous ramifications for religious minorities such as Christians.

Chin Christian women "have nothing in Burma, not a bright future at all" - new report documents 30 cases of rape by Burma Army soldiers against Chin women.