Thursday 28 March 2013

THE LATEST UPDATE FROM THE BARNABAS FUND REGARDING PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS WORLDWIDE!

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?
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Syria has been ravaged by two years of brutal fighting
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.
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Buddhism is afforded the 'foremost place' in Sri Lanka
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”.
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Church buildings in Indonesia are under threat
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.
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The Singha Durbar is the official seat of the government of Nepal
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

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