News and Prayer for the Persecuted
 7/13/10 Uganda (SperoNews) Coordinated Bomb Attacks in Uganda
A night that was intended to be a time of fun and celebration for the first World Cup on African soil turned into a nightmare when Al-Shabaab miltiants killed at least 74 people in coordinated bomb attacks in Kampala, Uganda. The Somali Islamist group confirmed that they were responsible for the blasts and were reported as saying they "were happy" with the outcome. Another militant with Al-Shabaar was more specific: "We have killed many Christians in the enemy capital." While Uganda has remained a relatively peaceful country with a flourishing church, Al-Shabaab has threatened more attacks should Uganda continue to keep troops in Somalia to assist in the peace-keeping process in the war-torn country. Full Story Pray that people suffering as a result of these attacks will find comfort and healing in God. Pray that Al-Shabaab's plans for future attacks will be divinely thwarted. Pray that Ugandan Christians will be a strong witness for Christ and will remain strong in their faith despite fear of attack and persecution. |
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7/13/10 Iran (BosNewsLife) Iran Pastor Facing Execution As part of a crackdown on the fast-growing Protestant church movement in Iran, well-known Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani faces exectution after two judges agreed to make him "liable to capital punishment" in response to their June arrest for Christian activities. Judges have already signed an Islamic order that would allow a death sentence for Nadarkhani pending further investigations. News of the execution overshadowed joy over the release of four Christians in Iran this week. Full Story Pray that this death sentence will be lifted from Nadarkhani and that he will be free to worship and live in peace as a Christian in this Islamic nation. Pray for the continuing growth of the church in Iran despite the threat of severe persecution and death against Christians. Pray that Nedarkhani will remain encouraged and strong in his faith in Christ and will be a strong witness to both jailers, fellow inmates, and others who interact with him throughout this trial. Praise God that four Christians were released from prison this week in light of obvious persecution in other areas of the country! |
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7/9/10 India (ANS) Christian Woman Brutally Attacked for Her Faith  Forty-year-old Amodini, a Christian woman in Karnataka, India, was brutally attacked on July 6th for sharing her Christian faith. She is currently hospitalized and in critical condition following the attack. Amodini was at home when a group of 15 men came to her house and began accusing her of forcing people to convert to Christianity. At that time the men began to beat and stab her and removed her clothes in public. Witnesses described a horrific scene. Thankfully, local police immediately responded with action and arrested 14 of the attackers so far. Full Story Pray that the men who cruelly attacked Amodini would see the love of Christ in their victim and repent and turn to Christ. Pray that Amodini's faith will remain strong in her Savior despite the attack and accusations and that the peace of God would keep her firm in her faith. Pray that God would heal Amodini's wounds and restore her strength. |
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7/9/10 Indonesia (ContientalNews) Jihad Threat Rising in Indonesia On June 27, Islamic fundamentalist leader's at the Bekasi Islamic Congress demanded that the city administration in Bekasi, West Java enact Sharia laws in order to "limit apostasy" by making it a capital offense. They also proposed that every mosque in Bekasi form its own paramilitary unit to be mobilized for "War" against Christians and the "Christianization" if attempts to spread the Christian message are not halted. On July 3rd, nearly 100 jihadist recruits took part in a military training exercise in a field in Bekasi. The stated aim was to "strike fear into the hearts of Christians. If they refuse to stop what they are doing, we're ready to fight" stated Murhali Barda, the head of the local Islamic Defenders Front. One Bekasi mosque has erected an enormous banner that reads: "Death penalty for Andreas Dusly Sanau..." and pictures the local Protestant pastor with his head in a flaming noose. Full Story Pray that the Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will be led to act against the Islamic fundamentalists despite the overwhelming support he receives from Islamic parties in parliament. Pray that the Christians in these regions will remain strong in their faith and will continue to bear witness tO Christ despite overwhelming pressure to cease. Pray that the Islamic fundamentalists will be convicted and that God would lead them to repentance and faith in Him. |
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7/8/10 Pakistan (CDN) Muslim Mob Kills Wife, Four Children  "You must leave with your family. No non-Muslim has ever been allowed to live in this colony. We want to keep our colony safe from scum." These were the words spoken to Jamshed Masih, a police officer in Jhelum, Punjab Province, by Muslim leader Maulana Mahfooz Khan before his wife and four children were murdered at the religious leaders hands. Masih's 11 year-old son sang hymns on the way to the store to buy a packet of detergent. "I don't sell to any non-Muslim. You are not welcome here. Don't you dare ever come to my shop again," he was told. When the boy went home, he told his mother, Razia, about the encounter. She grew worried and called her husband saying "Jamshed, please come home quickly, the kids and I are very worried. We must leave this house today."Soon after her phone call, some area residents came to the door with Khan. Khan accused the 11 year-old of blasphemy against Muhammad and delared that they couldn't allow him to live and that he should be punished. When Razia protested that her son couldn't do such a thing since he was only 11, Khan became furious at the accusation of him lying. Someone from the crowd hit her on her head and she pleaded for them to have mercy on her. Her children stood by watching, crying and shouting for help. His daughter called the police but before the police had arrived, the entire family had been murdered. Local authorities have refused to allow Masih to file any complaints because "Khan is an influential man and your son committed blasphemy. We cannot do anything against him." Full Story Pray for comfort, peace, and love to be poured on Jamshed in this time of terrible loss and suffering. Pray that the authorities will have a change of heart and will seek justice again Khan and the group of Muslims who murdered this family. Pray that Jamshed will not waiver in his faith despite overwhelming loss and pain. Pray that God would show Himself as the Great Comforter in this time for Jamshed. |
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7/6/10 Iraq (AsiaNews) Another Christian Killed in Mosul  Violence towards Christians continues to escalate in the Christian communuity of Mosul. Mosul has became the most violent and dangerous city in Iraq. Agony continued on July 5, 2010 when 54 year old Christian Behnam Sabti worked as a nurse at a hospital in Mosul. After leaving work his car exploded when a bomb was fixed under his car, killing him instantly. Local sources believe the motive of the murder was the man's "religious identity". He leaves a wife and three children behind. Full Story Pray that the violence towards Christians will subside and Christians in Mosul can worship Christ freely. Pray that the family of Behnam Sabti will be comforted by God and that their faith will remain strong despite their loss. Pray that as Iraq rebuilds after years of war that Christians will be able to worship Christ openly and freely.
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