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Saturday, 14 March 2015 00:00
Global: Campaign to end violence against children
UNICEF are once again drawing our attention to children in danger and renewing their call for an end to violence against children. Across the globe millions of children are in danger. Too many childhoods are broken…
Friday, 06 March 2015 00:00
Iran: A problem of nuclear proportions
On Monday Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, reminding them of Iran’s support for terrorist organisations and its stated goal to destroy the Jewish State. He asked the crowd to ‘imagine…
Friday, 06 March 2015 00:00
Nigeria: Boko Haram beheadings echoes IS
The Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram released a video on Monday showing militants beheading two men. It’s their first online posting using the advanced graphics and editing techniques associated with IS. Past Boko Haram films have…
Friday, 06 March 2015 00:00
Syria: Update on situation in north-east
Last week you prayed into a developing situation in north-east Syria involving the abduction of Assyrian Christians by Daesh. We are pleased to report that nineteen hostages were released on 1 March. However an estimated 200+…
Friday, 06 March 2015 00:00
South Africa: Christian initiative to break debt cycle
A group of Christian leaders in the Eastern Free State town of Harrismith aim to help people get out of debt and into ‘a spacious financial space’ through an innovative programme that will provide interest free…
Friday, 06 March 2015 00:00
Afghanistan: Women’s shelters - legacy of the West in Afghanistan
A young woman running away from her Afghan village and an arranged marriage is comparable to crossing a busy street blindfolded - there is a strong likelihood that she will be killed for bringing shame on…