Pray for the nation and peoples of Algeria ...
Algeria has suffered from internal and external wars for nearly half a century. Ethnic minority Berbers have long been agitating for autonomy, while activity by extremist militants continues.
Algeria is 96.68% Muslim, 0.29% Christian. The primary ideology is Islam. The Head of State is President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
An era of relative liberty to practice Christianity ended in 2006. A new law was passed stating that house churches were not permitted. The law, ordered by the nation's court, is an effort to stop evangelism and church growth in Algeria. Even churches with licenses had to stop meeting. One contact reported their church stopped meeting briefly, seeking God's desire for their church. But they decided to resume meeting and face any consequences. The police came many times to threaten the church, but the believer reported that gathering together melted their fear and renewed their courage.
Christian persecution exists in more than 40 restricted nations today, where Christians are persecuted for their faith. Please pray for these nations and peoples, including the country of Afghanistan.
(Persecuted Church Global Report 2010 by The Voice of the Martyrs)
Persecution.com Restricted Nations
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