PA: Worldwide
Monday, 28 November 2011 21:50
Afghanistan: Taliban
A survey of 6,348 Afghans by the Asia Foundation between July 2nd and August 11th showed support for the Taliban dramatically declined over the last two years from 56% to 29%.This is coupled with a high…
Monday, 28 November 2011 21:47
Sudan: Troops bomb refugees fleeing persecution
The Sudanese military are accused of dropping five bombs on the Yida refugee camp in Unity State, South Sudan where 20,000 refugees escaping violence and persecution are housed. The camp is home to people from the…
Monday, 28 November 2011 21:44
Iran: Fears for condemned pastor’s welfare
Compass Direct News reports that the mistreatment of Youcef Nadarkhani, amounts to physical and psychological torture, a source close to the pastor's family said. An Iranian church member said that communication with Nadarkhani is limited, but…
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 13:36
Egypt: Christian teenager killed for displaying cross
The Muslim teacher of Ayman Labib (17) told him to cover up a cross tattoo. Ayman refused, instead displaying another cross under his clothes. The infuriated teacher attacked Ayman with other students joining in. Ayman fled…
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 13:35
Nigeria: 150 killed
Militant group Boko Haram carried out gun and bomb attacks on churches and police stations in northern Nigeria, killing 150+ people and injuring 100 others on November 5th. Confirmation came as frightened mourners tried to leave…
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 13:34
Turkey: Grave concern for 150 Iranian-Christians
Following a 7.5 Richter earthquake on the 23rd October in Van, Turkish and Islamic ‘Aid Agencies’ have not offered any form of assistance to nearly 3000 destitute Iranian asylum seekers living there. Strong after-shocks have repeatedly…