 12/9/2010 Somalia (CBN) Somali Christian Killed for Refusing to Wear Veil- Amina Muse Ali, a Somali Christian, did not want to be identified as a Muslim. Thus, even though she had received death threats from the Islamic militant group, Suna Waljameca, Amina refused to cover her hair with an Islamic veil. “My life is in danger,” an anonymous source in Somalia quoted her as saying. Suna Waljemeca followed through with their threats and killed Amina in her own home. Full Story Pray for the family and friends of Amina Muse Ali as they mourn the death of their loved one. Pray that the Islamic group, Suna Waljameca, will find Christ. Pray for a revival in Somalia. |
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 12/7/2010 India (AsiaNews) Systematic Attacks Against Christians in Karnataka, India- On December 5, 2010, five groups of Hindu extremists lobbed four different attacks on Protestant Christians in India. The first attack took place at a prayer hall in Bangalore, where a church was terrorized during their Sunday service. Two other attacks took place in the district of Shimoga. It was in Shimoga that Hindu extremists beat up and dragged four Christians out of their church. These four Christians were then arrested and charged with proselytism. “The Bajrang Dal activists continue to attack, beat, and threaten the Christians. This is a real challenge to our secular democracy. The situation could become worse if the authorities do not intervene,” said Sajan George, president of the Global Council of Indian Christians.” Full Story. Pray for all of the Indian Christians who were attacked by Hindu extremists on December 5, 2010. Pray that the arrested Christians will be immediately released and all false charges will be dropped. Pray that the Lord will place a hedge of protection around India’s Christian community. |
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 12/6/2010 Nigeria (CSW) Seven Dead as Village is Targeted in Nigeria- A two-month-old Nigerian baby was gently placed into a mass grave on December 3, 2010. This innocent child, along with six other Nigerian citizens, was mercilessly murdered on December 2, 2010, by Muslim fundamentalists. Camouflaged men rushed into Rikwe Chengu Village and began burning down houses and “hacking” at fleeing women and children. According to sources, attacking women and children has become a regular characteristic of armed attacks on non-Muslim villages in Nigeria. Full Story. Pray for the Nigerian families who lost loved ones in this recent and terrible act of persecution. Pray that the Nigerian government will find and arrest the Muslim men who committed this heinous crime against humanity. Pray that the Muslim men who committed this crime will search for and find Jesus. |
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12/6/2010 Eritrea (ANS) Eritrean Christian Flees Native Country After Years of Persecution- For over three years, Benji, a 23-year-old Eritrean Christian, was beaten, deprived of food and water, and forced to stay in tiny, metal, shipping containers for long periods of time. The reason for Benji’s suffering was his unfailing faith in Jesus Christ. Benji’s captors tried to get the loyal Christian to renounce his faith, but Benji refused—even if his refusal meant harsher and longer punishments. After three years of watching other captured prisoners—prisoners who had become friends—die around him, Benji finally decided to escape. After days of enduring the harsh African elements, Benji was finally found by SWI staff members. Benji is currently residing in a refugee camp. Full Story Pray that SWI is able to help Benji leave the refugee camp and begin a new life. Pray that Benji is able to be nursed back to health both physically and mentally. Pray that the Eritrean government will stop allowing Christians to be imprisoned for their faith. |
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12/3/2010 Somalia (CDN) Somali Teenage Girl Shot to Death for Embracing Christ- The parents of Nurta Mohamed Farah, a 17-year-old Somali girl, thought that their daughter was mentally ill when she renounced Islam and converted to Christianity. Her parents had a doctor prescribe their daughter medication for her “mental illness.” However, when the medication did not cure Nurta of her Christianity, the faithful believer’s parents decided that torture was the key. Yet, not even inhumane torture could sway Nurta from Jesus. She was ready to die for her faith...and that is exactly what she did. On November 25, 2010, Nurta Mohamed Farah, was gunned down and killed. Sources say that Nurta’s relatives are probably responsible for this young Christian’s death—an “honor killing.” Full Story Pray that Nurta’s faithfulness in the face of death will touch many Somali Muslims’ hearts. Pray that Nurta’s killers will be arrested and brought to trial. Pray that the Somali government will take measures to protect its Christian citizens. |
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12/2/2010 Egypt (MiddleEastConcern) Egypt Prayer Update: Violence Near and in Church in Giza- On November 24, 2010, Egyptian police surrounded the property of the Coptic Church of the St. Mary in Giza. Two-hundred people were keeping vigil inside the church when Egyptian security forces lobbed tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition at the terrified church members. According to sources, four Christians were killed and fifty others were wounded. And to make matters worse, Egyptian police arrested at least 200 Christians at the scene or in the nearby surrounding area. Unfortunately, these 200 Christians have been denied access to lawyers and remain detained. Full Story
Pray for the 50 Christians who were wounded by tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition. Pray that the 200 Christians who were arrested will be immediately released without any fines or legal ramifications. |
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 12/1/2010 Iraq (ANS) Christian Shopkeeper in Mosul Killed by Gunmen- Recently, the rampant increase of Christian persecution has forced Iraqi believers to flee their country in droves. Yet some faithful believers have chosen not to leave their country, birthplace and home. Fady Walid Jibrai, a Christian shopkeeper, was one of those Christians who decided to stay in Iraq while family and friends fled this Muslim-dominated nation. Tragically, on November 30, 2010, a group of armed men opened fire and killed Fady Walid Jibrai. Full Story. Pray for the family and friends of Fady Walid Jibrai as they mourn the loss of their loved one. Pray that Iraqi police will find and arrest Fady’s murderers. Pray that the Lord will place a huge hedge of protection around Christians fleeing from and living in Iraq. |
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