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Central African Republic is a Christian majority country that in 2013 witnessed brutal violence against Christians by the Seleka movement. Seleka is a coalition of rebels dissatisfied with the regime; it has no apparent Islamist agenda, but is composed of mostly foreign Muslims who have ravaged the country, specifically targeting Christians and non-Muslims. This is evidenced by the desecration of churches, the high number of violent attacks on Christians – through rape, robbery, kidnapping, torture and murder – and the killing of at least 13 pastors.
PRAY:
- For God’s healing and grace for victims of looting, violence and rape.
- For Christians to remain committed to reconciliation amidst harsh persecution inflicted by Muslim Seleka rebels.
- For Open Doors as it strengthens the church through seminars and training to unite and encourage Christians.
Quick Facts About Central African Republic:
Leader: President Michael Djotidia
Government: Transition government
Main Religion: Christianity (mainly Roman Catholic)
Government: Transition government
Main Religion: Christianity (mainly Roman Catholic)
Population: 4.7 million (3.1 million Christians)
Source of persecution: Islamic extremism
Source of persecution: Islamic extremism
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The Seleka attacks on Christians was last year. This year it’s the other way around. Christian militias are conducting virtual genocide against Muslims in many areas. About a million people have fled their homes and are in danger of outside exposure, starvation, etc. The French and African troops trying to stop the violence are out-manned. More international troops are scheduled to come in by September to try to prevent the wiping out of large numbers of people. The Christian pastors of churches are calling for an end to the violence. The so-called Christian militias probably never read the loving words of Jesus in the Gospels, but nevertheless, it is seen as Christian-on-Muslim-violence.