Archive for the ‘Burma’ Category

Crackdown on Churches in Myanmar

February 24th, 2009

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 »

Authorities Clamp Down on Christians in Burma

January 21st, 2009

Compass Direct News reports:

Burmese authorities last week increased restrictions on Christian activity in the capital city of Rangoon and surrounding areas, including the closure of several churches, Compass sources confirmed yesterday.

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