ERITREA, EAST AFRICA
Population : 5,792,984
Political Leader : President Isaias Afworki
Christians : 1.7%
Dominant Religion: Sunni Islam
Persecution Ranking: 11th
Number of Terrorist Groups: 4
Acts of Terrorism: 5 (16 casualties)
Percent of Corruption: 71%
Percent of People in Poverty: 50%
The East African nation of Eritrea, which borders the Red Sea, was once part of Ethiopia. A thirty-year war resulted in its independence in 1993.
The government of Eritrea has not been an active partner in counterterrorism programs. Unresolved border disputes have been used as an excuse for not cooperating.
In 2002, religious groups were required to register with the government. This effectively outlawed all independent Protestant fellowships and resulted in the closing of countless church buildings. Those who disobey this restriction are subject to arrest, torture and imprisonment.
Eritrea is ranked number eleven on the Open Doors Watch List 2010 of the worst persecutors of Christians.
PRAISE
The Eritrean government has imprisoned thousands of Christians. Some have been confined to metal shipping containers and others have experienced physical abuse. Many have been martyred for refusing to deny their faith. Yet these courageous Brothers and Sisters continue to testify - with both their lives and deaths - to the truth and power of Jesus Christ.
PRAYER
Pray for Eritrea to adopt a tough stance against terrorism.
Pray for the leadership of this nation to see the value of partnering with others. Religious liberty continues to deteriorate as the government harasses and arrests Christian pastors.
Pray for God to transform Eritrea from a center of persecution to a center of Kingdom Life.
Pray for Him to cast aside every scheme of the enemy and fulfill His plan for this nation.
Pray for Christian prisoners to experience the presence and love of Christ.
Pray for the Spirit of God to strengthen and empower them to radiate His love to guards and government officials.
Political Leader : President Isaias Afworki
Christians : 1.7%
Dominant Religion: Sunni Islam
Persecution Ranking: 11th
Number of Terrorist Groups: 4
Acts of Terrorism: 5 (16 casualties)
Percent of Corruption: 71%
Percent of People in Poverty: 50%
The East African nation of Eritrea, which borders the Red Sea, was once part of Ethiopia. A thirty-year war resulted in its independence in 1993.
The government of Eritrea has not been an active partner in counterterrorism programs. Unresolved border disputes have been used as an excuse for not cooperating.
In 2002, religious groups were required to register with the government. This effectively outlawed all independent Protestant fellowships and resulted in the closing of countless church buildings. Those who disobey this restriction are subject to arrest, torture and imprisonment.
Eritrea is ranked number eleven on the Open Doors Watch List 2010 of the worst persecutors of Christians.
PRAISE
The Eritrean government has imprisoned thousands of Christians. Some have been confined to metal shipping containers and others have experienced physical abuse. Many have been martyred for refusing to deny their faith. Yet these courageous Brothers and Sisters continue to testify - with both their lives and deaths - to the truth and power of Jesus Christ.
PRAYER
Pray for Eritrea to adopt a tough stance against terrorism.
Pray for the leadership of this nation to see the value of partnering with others. Religious liberty continues to deteriorate as the government harasses and arrests Christian pastors.
Pray for God to transform Eritrea from a center of persecution to a center of Kingdom Life.
Pray for Him to cast aside every scheme of the enemy and fulfill His plan for this nation.
Pray for Christian prisoners to experience the presence and love of Christ.
Pray for the Spirit of God to strengthen and empower them to radiate His love to guards and government officials.
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