Rwandan Government Enforces Widespread Church Crackdown
This year, authorities in Rwanda have closed down at least 7,000 churches, more than 700 of which were in the capital city of Kigali.
Rwandan Government Enforces Widespread Church Crackdown
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Rwandan Government Makes Life Harder for Churches
Rwandan Government Makes Life Harder for Churches
ICC Note: After government mandated changes, churches are not having to close their doors and move into home churches. In beginning of the year, government officials mandated that all...
After Rwanda Closes Churches, Bishops Urge Protection of Religious Rights
After Rwanda Closes Churches, Bishops Urge Protection of Religious Rights
ICC Note: The government in Rwanda has closed down several churches for allegedly violations to safety and other laws. Many spiritual leaders are now trying to advocate for their...
Rwanda Government Prohibits Fasting for Lengthy Periods – Report
Rwanda Government Prohibits Fasting for Lengthy Periods – Report
ICC Note: Rwanda’s government has adopted strict requirements affecting only Christian churches. Several churches have been penalized for the way they lead their services and allegedly...
Church Goers in Rwanda Complain about New Laws
Church Goers in Rwanda Complain about New Laws
ICC Note: Following the closure of many churches in Rwanda as a result of the new requirements recently set, church goers have learned that their freedom to worship has not been...
Rwandan Government Closes More than 8,000 Churches
Rwandan Government Closes More than 8,000 Churches
ICC Note: Following failure of churches to meet the requirements recently set by the government, a strict measure was taken where a large number of churches had to be closed. Some of...
Rwanda Closes Thousands of Churches, Cameroon May Soon as Well
Rwanda Closes Thousands of Churches, Cameroon May Soon as Well
ICC Note: Thousands of churches have been closed in Rwanda since February, due to “noise pollution and failure to comply with building regulations.” This is may soon take place in...
6 Pastors Arrested in Rwanda During Aftermath of Church Closings
6 Pastors Arrested in Rwanda During Aftermath of Church Closings
ICC Note: Rwanda has closed down over 700 Churches in one province. Due to this, several pastors gathered to discuss how they would respond. Due to this gathering, they have now been...
700 Churches Closed in Rwanda for Not Meeting Modern Standards
700 Churches Closed in Rwanda for Not Meeting Modern Standards
ICC Note: Around 700 churches in Rwanda were thought to be operating illegally according to the local government because they did not meet modern standards. The majority of these...
US Pastor In Rwanda Calls on Church Leadership to Pray for Persecuted Christians
US Pastor In Rwanda Calls on Church Leadership to Pray for Persecuted Christians
ICC Note: Rick Warren, Senior Pastor of California's Saddle Back Church, is currently in Rwanda meeting with and training pastors. In a recent speech, Warren called on Christian leaders...
Reaching a New Generation with the Message of Hope
Reaching a New Generation with the Message of Hope
MNN (01/13/06) - In 1994, it took only 100 days to see over one-tenth of the population wiped out during Rwanda 's 'ethnic cleansing.' Today, the country continues to grapple with its...
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