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Iran: Death sentence possibly overturned
11 Jul 2011
Following a huge prayer campaign for Youcef Nadarkhani, a Christian pastor accused of apostasy by converting from Islam; (See Prayer Alert 4710) the Supreme Court has annulled the death sentence, however they sent the case back…
As emergency appeals get underway for people in the East and Horn of Africa, development workers plead for a more permanent solution. A ’toxic mix’ of drought, failed harvests and rising food prices have brought severe…
Churches in India have called for a three-day hunger strike July 25th, 26th and a rally to Parliament on the 27th demanding Scheduled Caste status for Dalit Christians and Muslims. It is a matter of great…
Indonesia: Mission school attacked
01 Jul 2011
A mob of approximately 85 Muslims attacked a mission training school after a prayer meeting in West Java. They raided every class and the living quarters, removing pictures of Jesus. They told the staff that the…
Egypt: Uncertain future ahead
01 Jul 2011
Christians have been killed, churches attacked and burned and the interim military government and police are unwilling to intervene. On Wednesday 200 people were injured as police fired tear gas at thousands frustrated by the slow…
Sudan: Pre-independence shaking + A sung prayer
01 Jul 2011
South Sudan faces formidable challenges and fears of civil war and genocide as Christians are attacked and displaced. Also substantial oil resource wealth is tainted with threats of waste and corruption. We can intercede for South…