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Archive for February, 2009
Death Sentenced Urged by Islamic Lawyers for Egyptian Convert
Compass Direct News reports
ISTANBUL – In the latest hearing of a Muslim-born Egyptian’s effort to officially convert to Christianity, opposing lawyers advocated he be convicted of “apostasy,” or leaving Islam, and sentenced to death. Read the rest of this entry »
Crackdown on Churches in Myanmar
In a recent crackdown on Christians in Myanmar Burma, at least 100 churches were ordered to stop holding services. About 50 pastors were forced to sign at least five documents each to cease church services—and warned repeatedly they could face time in jail if they disobeyed. Read the rest of this entry »
New attacks on Christians despite curfew in Nigeria
Attacks on the Christian community of Bauchi State in central Nigeria are continuing despite the declaration of a comprehensive curfew in the state capital.
Over 60 Chinese House Church Leaders Arrested
By Michael Ireland Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service
HENAN, CHINA ANS — More than 60 house church leaders, along with two South Korean pastors, were arrested by local police at 5:00 p.m. on February 11, 2009, in Wolong district, Nanyang city in China’s Henan province.
The house church leaders came from four provinces to attend a seminar, according to ChinaAid.
Eleven Gospel for Asia Missionaries Arrested
CHHATTISGARH, INDIA ANS — Eleven Gospel for Asia missionaries were arrested and several Christians were beaten February 17 in Chhattisgarh, India. The incident took place while the missionaries were leading a three-day meeting for believers in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district.