Originally published in Christian Today ISIS militants have been purged from their occupation of Mosul, Iraq — but while some Christians are eager to return home, many have no home left — or fear that an Islamist ideology may yet remain. Partners of the religious persecution watchdog Open Doors have spoken to Christians in and… Continue reading ISIS purged from Mosul — but many Iraqi Christians fear returning home
Tag: terrorism
Battle for Britain’s soul — Charles Gardner
Enough of pussyfooting platitudes – there’s a war on! News of yet another terrorist attack will have had a numbing effect on many of us. The fact that seven died at London Bridge, and that it once again brought back memories of the 7/7 horror of 2005 when my brother was among the severely injured,… Continue reading Battle for Britain’s soul — Charles Gardner
Billy Graham chaplains respond to Manchester bombing
Originally published in Christian Today Among the Christian responders to Monday’s Manchester bombing are trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. The attack that took place at the end of an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena on Monday took 22 lives and injured 59 people. Nigel Fawcett-Jones, who leads the Billy Graham… Continue reading Billy Graham chaplains respond to Manchester bombing
Christian leaders concerned over closure of world’s largest refugee camp
Originally published in Christian Today Christian clergy and humanitarian workers have warned the closure of the world’s largest refugee camp this year could cause a humanitarian crisis. They have called for the Kenyan government to treat the refugees facing expulsion from Dadaab refugee camp with dignity, while fearing that infringement on their rights might well… Continue reading Christian leaders concerned over closure of world’s largest refugee camp
Passover miracle as no-one killed in Jerusalem bus bombing
Originally published in Breaking Israel News On Monday evening, a bomb went off in a crowded bus in Jerusalem, showering passengers trapped inside with deadly shrapnel and setting it ablaze. In what can only be described as a miracle, no one was killed. It is thought that a terrorist in the back of the bus… Continue reading Passover miracle as no-one killed in Jerusalem bus bombing
Compassion, prayer, warnings in wake of Brussels terror
In the aftermath of terrorist attacks on Tuesday (March 22, 2016) in Belgium, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is sending chaplains to provide emotional and spiritual care to those affected by the tragedies, reports Billygraham.org “The entire city has been traumatised,” said Jack Munday, international director of the Rapid Response Team. “They are suffering… Continue reading Compassion, prayer, warnings in wake of Brussels terror
76 starving Boko Haram members surrender to Nigerian military
Originally published in Fox News Dozens of emaciated-looking Boko Haram members begging for food have surrendered in northeast Nigeria, the military and a civilian self-defence fighter said on Wednesday (March 2, 2016). Seventy-six people including children and women gave themselves up to soldiers last Saturday in Gwoza, about 96km southeast of Maiduguri, according to a… Continue reading 76 starving Boko Haram members surrender to Nigerian military
4-year-old sentenced to life in prison for murder was error, Egyptian military says
Originally published in Fox News The Egyptian military admitted on Monday it made a mistake when one of its courts sentenced a 4-year-old boy to life in prison for murder. The mixup last week was connected to the boy’s name, Ahmed Mansour Qurani Ali, which is similar to a 16-year-old who should have received the… Continue reading 4-year-old sentenced to life in prison for murder was error, Egyptian military says
Nigerian girl suicide bomber aborts mission to prevent deaths
58 killed in refugee camp suicide bomb blasts Originally published in Christian Today A young Nigerian girl, packed with explosives around her body and sent on a mission to suicide-bomb a refugee camp, tore off her vest and ran away from her handlers to avoid taking part in the attacks, according to reports. Nigerian authorities,… Continue reading Nigerian girl suicide bomber aborts mission to prevent deaths
Kenyan Muslim sacrifices life to protect Christians during attack
Originally published in CBN News A Kenyan Muslim man is being called a hero after shielding a group of Christians who were recently ambushed by suspected al-Shabab jihadists. During the December terror attack Salah Farah refused the terrorists’ demands to identify Christians on the ambushed passenger bus. He instead risked his own life by shielding… Continue reading Kenyan Muslim sacrifices life to protect Christians during attack