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Tuesday, 18 May 2010 17:24
America: Challenging Afghanistan negotiations
A war in which the general doesn't know his enemy is a war lost. The manner in which the Barack Obama administration is handling its negotiations with Afghan President Hamid Karzai suggests the Afghan president is…
Tuesday, 18 May 2010 17:22
Iran: Christians suffering uncertain future
Nineteen year old Daniel was arrested during a raid on his home by security agents acting on the orders of the revolutionary court and then released on bail. He is accused of blasphemy and spreading Christian…
Tuesday, 18 May 2010 17:20
Thailand: Army ready to use live fire against red-shirts
Pro-government ‘yellow shirt’ protesters in Thailand have called on the Prime Minister to take concrete measures against thousands of The National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship protestors - commonly known as the Red Shirts who…
Tuesday, 18 May 2010 17:15
Mexico: Human rights observers killed
The Triqui region of Mexico is mainly populated by indigenous people and is one of the poorest and most troubled in the country. For more than 30 years it has suffered inter-community conflicts in which scores…
Tuesday, 18 May 2010 17:14
Laos: Freedom for the poor
Laos National Growth and Poverty Eradication Strategy states, ‘Poverty is the lack of ability to fulfil basic human needs such as food, adequate clothing, permanent housing, access to health, education and transportation services.’ However, a Christian…
Tuesday, 18 May 2010 17:12
Iraq: Christians targeted in Mosul blasts
Buses transporting mainly Christian university students from Hamdaniya to Mosul were the target of two bomb blasts earlier this week. The Mayor of Hamdaniya said, ‘All of the passengers were Christian students. They go in buses…