Exloring Life Eternal

News for April 2-8, 2006

Sudan - LORD, we thank you that The African Union's Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) have agreed to allow the United Nations to take over peacekeeping in Darfur. Cause the Sudanese government to end its opposition to this deployment so that the people of Darfur can at last be adequately protected.

Kuwait – Pray for the authorities to grant visas for more expatriate pastors and lay church staff.

Saudi Arabia - Praise God that the police raids on informal expatriate fellowships meeting in homes appears to have ended.

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WESTERN SAHARA FACTS
Capital City: Laayoune
Language: Hassaniya Arabic
Religious Freedom? Yes
Main Religion: Sunni Islam
Fun Fact: The Sahara is the world’s largest desert.
It is big enough to hold the entire United States!

PRAYER ALERT: WESTERN SAHARA
Mariam is 10 years old. She is from the country of Western Sahara, but she lives in a refugee camp in Algeria. Mariam’s mother tells her stories about how, almost 30 years ago in the middle of a war, her family ran away from the Western Sahara so they could be safe. They had to leave behind many people they loved, because they were too young or too sick to travel. When Mariam’s parents arrived in Algeria, they had nothing. Many others had come from Western Sahara also, and they all needed a place to live. People from other countries brought in supplies of tents, food, and clothes, but still many got sick and died. Mariam is proud to be a Sahrawi, and she wishes she could return to her own country and meet the relatives she has never seen. But her country won’t let her back in.

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Leader: King Mohammad VI of Morocco and President Abdelaziz
Dominant Religion: Sunni Islam
Christians: <1%
Persecution Ranking: Not Ranked

Since Spain withdrew in 1975, Western Sahara has been a disputed territory. Morocco controls 80% of the land, while the remaining 20% is controlled by the Polisario, an independence movement established in 1973. The population of around 400,000 are overwhelmingly followers of Sunni Muslim along with some animistic practices. There are a few isolated local Christian Believers. The Polisario has established an effective administration over the territory they control. Women have a remarkable status in society. There are no known cases of persecution of Christians by this administration. However, there is usually intense social pressure from family members. Morocco is trying to develop the area under its control. While the constitution grants freedom of religion, restrictions are applied. All religious groups are monitored to ensure that they do not stray into politics.

* Prayer points: *

- Pray for a resolution of the disputed status of this territory.
- Pray that all Christian Believers find fellowship and discipleship.
- Pray for greater acceptance in society of local Believers.

LORD Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, bring true peace to this land. Settle the disputed status and bless all efforts at developing this area. Nurture those who have chosen to follow You, draw them into fellowship with one another, and provide them with the discipleship training that You know they need. Amen

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Sources: LifeAgape International, Barnabus Fund, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Forum 18 News Service, Jubilee Campaign, Middle East Concern, Open Doors International, Voice of the Martyrs USA, and 3P Ministries
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