Christian Leader Remains in Custody

(ICC) – On Tuesday, October 19th, at around 5:00 PM, a native pastor in southern Laos was arrested. Pastor Bouthao was taken into custody by Phin district police for conducting a worship service for 300 believers in his house. Mr. Bouthao has been holding church meetings in his home for almost 2 years. The arrest was ordered by the head policemen of the Phin district office.