Bosnia: Voting for future of divided nation
Voters in Bosnia-Herzegovina have begun casting ballots in general elections that are seen as crucial for the future of the fractured nation where politicians seek membership in the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). There are international concerns the country will fall apart along ethnic lines. Almost 15 years after Bosnia's ethnic war ended, Muslims, Croats and Serbs have begun voting in elections that at least some people hope will increase cooperation in the fractured nation. The international community, which monitors Sunday's vote, point out that cooperation between the different ethnic communities is crucial, also to overcome a major economic crisis in the country, where statistics show over 40 percent of people are unemployed. Bosnia's more than three million voters can decide the future of their former Yugoslav republic at over 5,000 polling stations. First official results are expected by midnight local time. Pray: that this Sunday’s vote will lead to increased cooperation between the communities. (Ro.15:5a) More: http://www.worthynews.com/9606-news-watch-bosnia-votes-for-future-of-divided-nation-update
Bosnia: Voting for future of divided nation
Voters in Bosnia-Herzegovina have begun casting ballots in general elections that are seen as crucial for the future of the fractured nation where politicians seek membership in the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). There are international concerns the country will fall apart along ethnic lines. Almost 15 years after Bosnia's ethnic war ended, Muslims, Croats and Serbs have begun voting in elections that at least some people hope will increase cooperation in the fractured nation. The international community, which monitors Sunday's vote, point out that cooperation between the different ethnic communities is crucial, also to overcome a major economic crisis in the country, where statistics show over 40 percent of people are unemployed. Bosnia's more than three million voters can decide the future of their former Yugoslav republic at over 5,000 polling stations. First official results are expected by midnight local time. Pray: that this Sunday’s vote will lead to increased cooperation between the communities. (Ro.15:5a) More: http://www.worthynews.com/9606-news-watch-bosnia-votes-for-future-of-divided-nation-update
Kazakhstan: Pressure on 'non-traditional faiths' is worsening
The Kazakh government continues to put pressure on foreign missionaries attempting to obtain visas to stay in the country. The Kazakh Church is prepared for matters to get worse. ‘Foreign involvement for the purpose of missionary work in Kazakhstan becomes increasingly difficult to happen,’ confirms Eric Mock, vice president of Ministry Operations for Slavic Gospel Association. Norwegian news network Forum 18 conveys a number of instances in which the Kazakh government has denied visas to foreign missionaries of various minority faiths. A missionary visa, as it is, lasts only 180 days and cannot be renewed. Mock says there is some fear that the visas will become even more restrictive. With clear contempt toward the presence of evangelical Christian missionaries as well as missionaries fof other minority faiths, the Church needs to prepare for any change. Pray: that God would lift the spirit of fear from the Kazakh government over ‘non-traditional’ denominations. (Ac.10:34-35)
Kazakhstan: Pressure on 'non-traditional faiths' is worsening
The Kazakh government continues to put pressure on foreign missionaries attempting to obtain visas to stay in the country. The Kazakh Church is prepared for matters to get worse. ‘Foreign involvement for the purpose of missionary work in Kazakhstan becomes increasingly difficult to happen,’ confirms Eric Mock, vice president of Ministry Operations for Slavic Gospel Association. Norwegian news network Forum 18 conveys a number of instances in which the Kazakh government has denied visas to foreign missionaries of various minority faiths. A missionary visa, as it is, lasts only 180 days and cannot be renewed. Mock says there is some fear that the visas will become even more restrictive. With clear contempt toward the presence of evangelical Christian missionaries as well as missionaries fof other minority faiths, the Church needs to prepare for any change. Pray: that God would lift the spirit of fear from the Kazakh government over ‘non-traditional’ denominations. (Ac.10:34-35)
