CSW urges Indian government to take seriously findings of Orissa anniversary tribunal
On the second anniversary of the anti-Christian violence in Orissa CSW is urging the Indian government to take seriously the findings of a National People's Tribunal which concluded in Delhi yesterday. Its organisers called for international observance of "Kandhamal Day" today to mark the anniversary..
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"Set My People Free to Worship Me" Worldwide protest march kicks off in Sydney
A new human rights group that aims to stand up and speak out against the Muslim apostasy law worldwide will hold a rally at Martin Place on Saturday, August 28. The protest in Sydney is the first of many protests in key cities around the world.
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Open Letter to Missions reveals new Gospel opportunities
In August, the 5-billionth digital device was connected to the Internet! Digital media are changing our world for ever. The majority of mobile phone and computer users live outside the West. This offers a growing range of opportunities for online outreach and discipleship.
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CSW calls on Cuban government to stop harassing church leaders
CSW is calling on the Cuban government to allow religious leaders to carry out their ministry without government interference, as it publishes its latest report on religious freedom in the country. The report, released this week, found that church leaders in Cuba have come under increased pressure over the past year.
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Christian group calls for 'meaningful action' on North Korea
A Christian human rights group is urging Europe's foreign ministers to add their support to a UN inquiry into crimes against humanity committed in North Korea.
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CSW urges EU to support calls for a UN inquiry into crimes against humanity in North Korea
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has today written to the Foreign Ministers of all EU member states, urging them to call for the establishment of a UN Commission of Inquiry to investigate crimes against humanity in North Korea. The letter comes just days after reports have emerged from North Korea of the alleged execution of three Christians and the imprisonment of at least 20 others.
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Egyptian Copts repeatedly assaulted, forced to reconcile with attackers
The Assyrian International News Agency (AINA) have reported Muslim attacks upon Coptic Christians in Egypt. After an Imam of the village of Shimi called for Jihad against Christians living there, Christian Copts have been under assault and forced reconciliation by the local authorities.
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One Beaten, Another Shot
Two Gospel for Asia-supported missionaries recently encountered varying types of persecution in different areas of India.
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Nepal vision trip
If you have an interest in mission or Nepal or want to explore where God might be leading you, then INF is organising a \'vision trip\' to Nepal for a group of eight people from 10-28 November.
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Mother of dead Cuban prisoner of conscience prevented from attending church
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling on the Cuban government to allow Reina Luis Tamayo Danger, the mother of Orlando Zapata Tamayo who died in Cuban prison earlier this year, to attend religious services and to cease their harassment of Tamayo Danger and her family.
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Somali Islamist insurgency group expels Christian charities
An Islamist insurgency group in Somalia has banned three Christian charities over allegations of proselytism.
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Thousands attends one-day Franklin Graham evangelistic event
Nearly 8,000 young Canadians attended a one-day evangelistic event Saturday, which kicked off Franklin Graham's month-long Western Canada tour.