Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Installment #6 - Persecution Watch - Ethiopia

On March 3, Muslim militants killed at least two Christians and wounded dozens in Nensabo town southeast of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts and reports from International Christian Concern, militants attacked Christians, including women and children, while they were attending a worship service. According to reports, "Eight of the wounded have been taken to the town of Awassa for hospitalization, while others with serious injuries were taken to Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa. Among the wounded were a police officer and a Christian whose hand was cut off by the attackers." Reports indicated that the attack was part of a plan by Muslim militants, influenced by the spread of Wahhabism, in the area to wipe out Christians from the Muslim-dominated region.

Source: Voice of the Martyrs

2 comments:

Carole Turner said...

That is very upseting, I will pray for the Christians in Ethiopia. We already pray each night for the Orphans there and especially for our son Abel and the Orphanage he is in, which is in Addis Ababu.

Cajun Tiger said...

They definitely need all the prayers possible!