Category - violence

Anabaptists tell of communal violence against Christians in Orissa

agency reporter — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:35:11 +0100

Anabaptists in India say they have been horrified that Christians have had to the jungle with nothing but the clothes on their backs, fearing for their lives because of communal violence in a country once known for religious tolerance.

Arrest made following anti-Christian attacks in India

staff writers — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:37:00 +0100

A senior Bajrang Dal leader in Karnataka has been arrested in connection with the widespread attack on Christian churches and prayer halls, police officials and the Indian Catholic Bishops Conference in India have announced.

Solidarity urged as churches face violence in India

staff writers — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:28:18 +0100

The Methodist Church in Britain has joined other churches and NGOs in calling for urgent support and prayer for thousands of hard-pressed Christians in India as violence flares across the state of Orissa.

Global churches act on communal violence in India

agency reporter — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:15:51 +0100

The World Council of Churches and the Lutheran World Federation have called on the Prime Minister of India requesting his intervention to end the violence in the state of Orissa. They are also backing Christian prayer and solidarity.

Tributes pour in for murdered anti-gun campaigner

staff writers — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:39:25 +0100

Church leaders and anti-gun charities have paid tribute to Ms Pat Regan, a mother who became a prominent campaigner against violence after she lost her son in what was dubbed 'an underworld style shooting' in 2002.

Tsvangirai pulls out of poll as Mugabe declares war on democracy

staff writers — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:54:04 +0100

After weeks of violence, Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has announced that he is pulling out of Friday's presidential election run-off, fearing massacres of his supporters and a rigged poll outcome.

Christian Aid backs personal quest for justice in Colombia

agency reporter — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:04:32 +0100

Ten years on from a terrible act of violence in conflict-torn Colombia, the UK-based international development agency Christian Aid is supporting the victims' families in their quest for justice.

South Africa: Foreigners targeted in gang violence

Agencies — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:37:18 +0100

More than 40 foreigners have been killed in gang attacks in South Africa in the last week. Several thousand terrified immigrants are now reported to have fled the country, says Christian development agency World Vision.

Violence, ethnicity, religion and ancient symbols

Savi Hensman — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:23:50 +0100

A closer look at the Sri Lankan experience may throw some light on other situations where struggles supposedly based on ethnicity or religion turn out to be more complex – and where human rights are of critical importance, says Savi Hensman.

URC and Methodists condemn political violence in Zimbabwe

agency reporter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:42:48 +0100

The Methodist and United Reformed Churches have together voiced their concern about increasing levels of violence and political intimidation, linked to the delay in announcing the result of Zimbabwe’s presidential election.