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Barnabas editorial
Islamists in powerful position as Syria conflict enters third year The conflict in Syria entered its third year this month. Hope of a political solution has all but dissipated, and as the official opposition is in a state of disarray, Islamist units are asserting their strength, imposing sharia law in rebel-held areas. Where will it end? Read more...	Syria has been ravaged by two years of brutal fighting
Latest international news
Ten anti-Christian incidents in Sri Lanka in March A "sudden increase in violence against the Christian community" in Sri Lanka has been reported; incidents include a brutal attack on a pastor's home and the burning down of a church building. Read more...	Buddhism is afforded the "foremost place" in Sri Lanka chikuado / CC BY 2.0
Muslims call Christians “infidels” as church demolished in Indonesia The authorities in Indonesia have carried out their threat to demolish a church building in Bekasi, West Java. Workers were cheered on by Muslim protestors, who denounced Christians as “infidels”. Read more...	Church buildings in Indonesia are under threat mararie / CC BY-SA 3.0
Burial plots sought for Christians in Nepal after years of opposition Nepal’s interim government has set up a special commission to find burial plots for Christians in a move that could end decades of opposition from Hindus over the issue. Read more...	The Singha Durbar is the official seat of the government of Nepal Suraz03 / CC BY-SA 3.0
News in brief
Nigeria: Baby among five killed in attack on Christian funeral gathering Tanzania: Attack by machete-wielding assailants on Archbishop’s residence Iran: Jailed pastor Saeed Abedini beaten and denied medical treatment