Burma Army Attacks Church, Shooting and Torturing Worshipers
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has received a report from sources inside Kachin State, Burma alleging that soldiers from the Burma Army shot at worshipers in a church in Wai Maw Township two days ago. Soldiers from the Burma Army’s 88th Light Infantry Division attacked the Assemblies of God church in Muk Chyik village, Wai Maw Township on 6 November, injuring several people. The congregation was expelled from the church, and soldiers reportedly looted church donation boxes. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Burma, Christian, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Persecution
Burma: New Order Regulates Bible Study, Sunday School, Fasting and Prayer
Burmese authorities are imposing new restrictions on religious activities in Kachin State, according to information received by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). On 14 October, 2011 the Chairman of Maw Wan Ward in Phakant Township, Kachin State sent a letter to local churches, titled “Concerning Christians conducting cultural training”. The letter refers to an order by the General Township Administration Department requiring Christians in Phakant Township to submit a request at least 15 days in advance for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Burma, Christian, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Persecution
Burmese Army Targets Christian Civilians in War on Insurgents
By Vishal Arora NEW DELHI (Compass Direct News) – A recent attack on Christians and church buildings by Burmese soldiers in Kachin state showed that Christian civilians are targeted in the military offensive against insurgents. “Targeting of Christians is not unusual in Burma’s conflict zones,” Nawdin Lahpai, editor-in-chief of the Kachin News Group, told Compass by phone, referring to the Oct. 16 military firing at a church, detention of a priest and four parishioners, and burning of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Buddhism, Burma, Christian, Compass Direct
Burmese Military Attacks Churches in Kachin Province, Members Beaten, Women Raped and Buildings Destroyed
By Michael Ireland Senior Correspondent, ASSIST News Service KACHIN STATE, MYANMAR (ANS) — Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) www.csw.org.uk , a Christian organization working for religious freedom through advocacy and human rights, is deeply concerned by reports that the Burma Army are directly attacking churches in Kachin State, beating pastors and church members, setting homes alight and raping, torturing and killing civilians. According to CSW’s sources, on October 16 soldiers from Light Infantry Battalion 438 seized control of a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Assist News Service, Burma, Christian
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 entire article »
Filed under: Burma, Christian, Gospel for Asia, Persecution
