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Families Of Hikers Jailed In Iran Ask For Prayer

23 Aug 2011
Two American hikers imprisoned in Iran for more than two years were sentenced to eight years on Saturday on charges of illegal entry and espionage. Their families hoped authorities would free them during the Islamic month…

Somalia: Needs more AU troops and aid

11 Aug 2011
UN special envoy to Somalia appealed for more peacekeepers in Mogadishu. The Somali government is offering amnesty to fighters from the militant al-Shabab group who control south and central Somalia, including the areas worst affected by…

Kenya: Drought: Church says lessons haven’t been learned

11 Aug 2011
The Anglican Church of Kenya accused the government for failing to adequately address the famine and drought gripping the country, as the government allocated $109 million to combat drought in the north. The church blamed ‘poor…

Sudan: Kidnapped Christian girl escapes, traumatized

11 Aug 2011
Sixteen-year-old Hiba Anglo recently escaped from a gang of Muslims who kidnapped her last year, but it may be a long time before she recovers from the trauma. The kidnappers beat, raped and tried to force…