by Sean Reilly | Feb 8, 2008
The year has not begun well for Afghanistan, with suicide bombings, fears of a deteriorating security situation and reports of an increased presence by Taliban forces throughout the country – writes Chris Herlinger. “The threats are not always related to...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 7, 2008
Some Christian leaders in Kenya have commented on what they say is the inability of the country’s churches to speak with one voice about the violence that has followed disputed presidential election results, and which has led to the deaths of around 1,000 people...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 7, 2008
The seizure by Malaysian customs officials of 32 English-language Bibles from a Christian woman who was bringing them into the country for a study group has prompted an outcry from Christians in the Muslim-majority country – writes Michele Green. “The...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 6, 2008
A senior United Nations official in Burundi has pledged the support of the global body to the peace work of churches and other civic and religious bodies, paying a tribute to their efforts to stabilise the country after more than 10 years of war – writes...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 5, 2008
Church groups in Europe have welcomed the entry into force of a pan-European convention against human trafficking, and described it as a major step in ensuring the protection of the human rights of trafficked persons in Europe. “It is encouraging that an...
