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China: Prayer for Christian rights lawyers
22 Feb 2011
Two years after Beijing lawyer Gao Zhisheng was arrested there is still no news of his whereabouts or condition. There are many religious rights lawyers currently detained in China. Dr Fan Yafeng, head of the Chinese…
Uganda: Country holding elections on Friday
22 Feb 2011
On Wednesday Uganda entered the final day of campaigning in elections that will likely secure another term for President Yoweri Museveni, already the longest-serving leader in the region. Attention is already shifting to the immediate post-poll…
Egypt: The effect on neighbours
22 Feb 2011
Thousands are demonstrating across the region demanding political and social reform since Egypt promised to make constitutional amendments and have democratic elections. Tens of thousands in Algeria, Jordan and Yemen are demonstrating for complete political and…
Middle East: Church of the Nativity
22 Feb 2011
Palestinian Christians have submitted an application to the UNESCO heritage committee asking that the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem be granted World Heritage status. Palestinian Authority Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Khouloud Daibes, said ‘This…
Sudan: God bless the newest country
22 Feb 2011
A South Sudanese resident said, ‘The results of the referendum mean I am free today. Now I am a first class citizen in my own country.’ President Obama said, ‘I am pleased to announce the intention…
Iraq: More car bombs
22 Feb 2011
Three car bombs exploded in quick succession killing at least six people and wounded 75 in Iraq’s oil-rich northern city of Kirkuk on Wednesday. Explosions were aimed at police and Kurdish security forces in the latest…