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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
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
