Islamic Sect in Nigeria Attacks Villagers
September 2004
Excerpt:
An Islamic militant group that has been terrorizing non-Muslim communities in the northern Nigerian states of Boro, Yobe, and Kebbi since the beginning of the year struck again on September 20, burning villages, killing four policemen and kidnapping seven Christians. About 60 members of the Muslim sect known in Nigeria as the Talibans attacked police stations in the towns of Bama and Gwoza, Borno state. After retreating, the militants carried out raids on Christian communities, killing, raping and burning down houses.
Catholic Church In Sudan Prays for Survival (April 2004)
Excerpt:
Food and medical services are being withheld from the needy, in an attempt to persuade them to abandon Christianity. ...Acting in the name of "city planning", the government of President Umar al-Bashir has taken to sporadic demolition of homes and churches. Catholic parish centres - fenced-in compounds consisting of a mud hut chapel and school - are a particular target for the Islamic demolition teams.