Category - attacks

Catholic agency calls for Gaza action as residents seek help from Egypt

staff writers — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:02:45 +0000

As Gaza residents flood into Egypt seeking basic goods for survival, Caritas Jerusalem, the Catholic aid network, is joining church, United Nations agencies and NGOs in calling for measures to end the escalating crisis in Gaza.

Christians still fear attacks in Indian state of Orissa

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:07:50 +0000

In the Indian State of Orissa's Kandhamal district, residents say it is hard not to be afraid. The ash heaps and metal frames are all that remain of the contents of the two-storied office of World Vision, a Christian development organization.

Indian Christians rally to protest against violent attacks

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:08:48 +0000

In the Orissa state capital some 10,000 people have protested against Christmas attacks on Christians. Speakers called on the state government to stop making allegations that Christians are linked to outlawed Maoist rebels.

Indian Christians rally to protest against violent attacks

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:08:48 +0000

Concern over new attacks on churches in Iraq

staff writers — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:36:23 +0000

Church and civic leaders in Iraq are expressing concern after reports that a number of churches were bombed on Sunday 6 January 2007, following Eid and Christmas, and at a time when Orthodox Christians were celebrating New Year’s Eve.

Christians in India's Orissa state campaign for protection

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:27:34 +0000

Christian groups and churches in Indian's eastern state of Orissa are demanding urgent protection, saying they have been hounded by Hindu extremists, with reports of nine people being killed in attacks since Christmas.