Persecution News - Ethiopia
Muslims attack Somali church leader
(August 26, 2010)
Somali Muslims assault Christian in Addis Ababa
(July 29, 2010)
Update: Believer released from prison
(March 11, 2010)
Update: New charges concocted against Ethiopian Christian
(February 25, 2010)
Update: Evangelists released from prison
(November 04, 2009)
Christians imprisoned for evangelizing
(September 30, 2009)
Christian imprisoned in Jijiga
(September 16, 2009)
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| February 25, 2010 | |
Authorities in Ethiopia are attempting to file a terrorism case against Bashir Musa Ahmed (39), who was arrested without formal charges in May 2009 for the "malicious" distribution of Bibles (click here for more information). According to local Christian leaders and a state official, Islamist pressure has kept Bashir in detention in spite of the state's failure to find any legitimate charge against him. Police have submitted the terrorism charges to prosecutors, who last month requested police to find some evidence for the accusation. Bashir has reportedly been beaten in jail and has been repeatedly denied bail. (Source: Compass Direct) Pray that these charges will be dropped and that Bashir will be released. Ask God to give Bashir hope and peace during this uncertain time. Pray that God will open doors of opportunity for Bashir to clearly share the gospel for which he suffers while in prison (Colossians 4:2-3). To learn more about suffering believers in Ethiopia, check out the Ethiopia Country Report. |




