Christian Villagers Hunted and Killed by Authorities in Laos
Pastor Dale Morgan
Christian Villagers Hunted and Killed by Authorities in Laos*
by Staff
August 17, 2007
(christiansunite.com) - At least thirteen Christian villagers who were
falsely accused of stirring rebel dissent have been killed by
authorities in Laos over the past month, according to an August 7 report
from Compass Direct.
The report also states that approximately 200 Christians in the village
of Sai Jerern have been arrested and imprisoned. The majority of the
Christians attacked were Hmong refugees that fled persecution in
Vietnam. They strongly deny any association with anti-government forces.
One of those killed was Neng Mua, who had been in hiding from the
police. On July 7, he returned to his native village in search of food
and was shot dead by a a one-time friend who suspected that he was
member of the "liberation army."
On July 8, Seng Wue was shot to death by police after he and other
Christians suffering fatigue and hunger came out of hiding and surrendered.
Authorities are reportedly searching the rice fields and mountains for
Christians and shooting them on sight. On July 13, eight to ten
Christians were shot by soldiers searching for leaders of the Ban Sawan
church. The identities of those killed are unknown.
Pray for peace for Christians in Laos in the midst of this violence.
Pray that believers will be able to stand firm in their faith, despite
the difficulties they face.
Ask God to comfort those who have lost loved ones.
For more information on the persecution facing Christians in Laos, go to
www.persecution.net/country/laos.htm.