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Book review: ‘The Global War on Christians’

November 19, 2013 Global News -- No Particular Country Africa, Asia, Buddhist nationalism, Burundi, Colombia, Eastern Europe, Eritrea, Hindu nationalism, Islamic extremism, Kenya, Latin America, Middle East, Organised crime, Philippines

It has been an astonishing last 12 months for books on the persecution of Christians when there has been such silence on the issue for so long. First came ‘Christianophobia: A Faith Under Attack’ in late 2012; then the more simply titled, ‘Persecuted: the Global Assault on Christians’ in March . . . Read More

MNLF release pastor in Zamboanga

September 16, 2013 Philippines Mindanao, Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Philippines, Zamboanga

The pastor taken hostage in Zamboanga last week is among seven released by Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels, although others remain captive. Fourteen more have escaped, and nine have been rescued. After eight days of fighting, the Philippines Air Force is firing rockets on MNLF fighters who have been . . . Read More

Pastor still detained in Philippines

September 11, 2013 Philippines Mindanao, Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Philippines, Zamboanga

As the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) attack on Zamboanga continues into a third day, the city’s mayor has said the total number of evacuees has reached over 3,000 families. An eyewitness reported: “We went to a missionary to bring rice, and then the commotion began. We went around the . . . Read More

Pastor taken hostage in Philippines rebel attack

September 9, 2013 Philippines Bangsamoro, Mindanao, Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Philippines, Zamboanga

A pastor has been taken hostage and several Christians are among the many injured in an attack by a rebel group in the Philippines. The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) is suspected of carrying out the attack this morning (September 9) in Zamboanga, Mindanao province, which left at least six . . . Read More

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