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Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Addis Ababa, October 21 (WIC) - Evangelical Christians are facing even more problems in the east African nation of Eritrea, Mission Network News reported.

 

According to Open Doors USA, Eritrean security forces raided the home of the founding elder of the Full Gospel Church in Asmara, Pastor Tewelde Hailom.

 

Three people were arrested during the raid. On Friday, seven more people were also arrested.    

 

Those arrested during the Wednesday October 15 raid are Pastor Hailom's assistant, Pastor Samuiel Oqba, a woman called Senait Tekle and a man called Gebreberhane Kifle.    

 

On Friday, a woman called Besrat Gebray, along with six other men whose names are unknown at this time, were arrested.    

 

The government's arrest and detention without trial of its citizens continue amidst reports of hunger and desperation in the country.   

 

More than 2,800 Christians remain behind bars for their persistence to worship outside of the state.   

 

At least ten believers have died as a result of the harsh treatment and medical neglect they endure while being incarcerated.
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