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Thursday, 23 May 2013 19:38
Egypt: Alexandria clashes
At least one Christian died and dozens were injured in clashes between Muslims and Christians in Egypt's Mediterranean port city of Alexandria on May 17th. Christian resident Sherif Sedky died of a heart attack during clashes,…
Thursday, 23 May 2013 19:35
Middle East: Tension between ethnic groups
Ten years after the Iraqi invasion toppled Saddam Hussein, Iraq’s Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds have yet to find a stable power-sharing deal and there is escalating ethnic violence. Iraq’s Sunnis, who resent their treatment by Shiite…
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:39
NIGERIA: State of emergency in 3 areas
In a nationwide broadcast Tuesday evening President Goodluck Jo nathan took direct control of security in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States. In imposing the state of emergency he wielded extra-ordinary powers under the 1999 constitution, when…
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:36
Middle East: Christian persecution
The mass exodus of millions of Christians from one part of the Islamic world to another as the result of persecution by Muslims has reached epidemic proportions warns the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. Christians…
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:34
Afghanistan: Taliban attacks on British Forces
The Taliban has announced the beginning of its Spring military offensive with the launching of attacks on military bases, convoys and Afghan officials, including members of the government's peace council, who are working to reconcile with…
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:27
Pakistan: 3 priorities for new government
Elections were completed last weekend. Although there were demonstrations and terrorist attacks (sadly over 130 lost their lives) those elected are relatively clearly defined and the country can move forward. Pakistan is on the brink of…