Somalia: “Muslim Militants Slay Long-Time Christian in Somalia”
— COMPASS reports:
— “The faith journey of a long-time underground Christian in Somalia ended in tragedy this week when Islamic militants controlling a security checkpoint killed him after finding Bibles in his possession.
— ” Militants from the Muslim extremist al Shabaab killed 69-year-old Omar Khalafe on Tuesday (Sept. 15) at a checkpoint they controlled 10 kilometers from Merca, a Christian source told Compass. A port city on the Indian Ocean 70 kilometers (45 miles) from Mogadishu, Merca is the main city of the Lower Shabele region.”
Author: R.E.A.L.
Somali insurgents warn schools not to use UN textbooks as “un-Islamic” – swear allegiance to Osama Bin Laden
Somali insurgents warn schools not to use UN textbooks
— Daily Telegraph: “Somalia’s hardline al Shabaab insurgents have warned schools not to use textbooks provided by UN agencies and other donors they accuse of being un-Islamic”
Somali insurgents bow to bin Laden — Al-Shabab swears allegiance on video
Florida: Updates on Rifqa Bary Case
Florida Judge: Rifqa Bary stays with foster family for now
Rifqa Bary Case: Runaway Convert’s Parents Want Case Moved to Ohio
— “An Ohio judge has set a hearing for Oct. 27.”
— “The Florida judge currently supervising the case said he will consult with his Ohio counterpart to settle jurisdictional issues.”
— Teen who fears ‘honor killing’ will stay in care
AIFD’s Zhudi Jasser on Rifqa Bary Case
Sudan: 100 killed in raid on Sudan village
Sudan: 100 killed in raid on Sudan village
— London Times: “Buildings are burnt and churchgoers attacked by Lou Nuer ethnic militia after a company of soldiers flees Dinka Hol village”
Kuwaiti Liberal: Persecution of Christians in the Middle East is Tantamount to Ethnic Cleansing
Communist China: Beijing Pastors Family Calls for His Safe Return and Requests Prayer
Communist China: Outraged Church Leaders Denounce Fushan Church Destruction
September 24 – NYC – UN Protest for Iran Freedom
September 24 – NYC – UN Protest for Iran Freedom
— on Thursday, September 24, the group entitled “Stand for Freedom in Iran” will be holding a protest at 12 Noon U.S. Eastern Time in NYC at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 47th Street and 2nd Avenue
— See more details on flier (PDF) file
— Additional Reports on Iran and Democracy
NYC – Protests Challenging Communist China President Hu Jintao
In NYC, Students for a Free Tibet (SFT), Falun Gong, and others have been protesting the arrival of China’s President Hu Jintao in New York City this week. We were able to meet with one of the Falun Gong protesters at one of the NYC protests on Tuesday September 22, who shared their story of oppression and denial of human rights at the hands of the Communist Chinese regime. We share and support the cause of the Falun Gong in seeking the universal human rights that the Falun Gong and all human beings deserve.
The SFT has protests scheduled at the NYC’s UN from 10 AM to 2 PM on Wednesday, September 23 (see below) and from 8 to 10 AM at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Some photos from the Tuesday NYC protest:
Web link to other Tuesday NYC protest photographs
CLICK HERE to read SFT’s press release on Hu Jintao and the UN Climate Summit.
CLICK HERE to view additional photos from the SFT.
As the China Support Network has reported and R.E.A.L. has previously posted:
This week, Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) is all about protesting the arrival of China’s President Hu Jintao in New York City. Their schedule of protests is as follows:
Monday, September 21st
PROTEST: Hu Jintao’s arrival in NYC
When: 5-8pm
Where: Waldorf Astoria Hotel where Hu Jintao will be staying (50th St & Park Ave)
Tuesday, September 22nd
FREE TIBET RALLY & POLITICAL THEATRE
When: 9am-4pm
Where: Dag Hammerskjold Plaza, United Nations (47th Street and 1st Ave)
Why: Hu Jintao to attend UN Climate Summit with President Obama and other world leaders
Note: At 5pm the protest will continue at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel (50th St & Park Ave)
Wednesday, September 23rd
OPENING OF UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
When: 10am-2pm
Where: Protest at United Nations – Dag Hammerskold Plaza (47th Street and 1st Ave)
Why: Hu Jintao will be addressing the UN General Assembly
At 2pm we have been invited to join the Iranians/Burmese and other groups for a Human Rights Protest (same location)
On September 23rd from 8-10am there will also be a protest at the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel.
At it’s website, SFT also credits the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Regional Tibetan Women’s Association, US Tibet Committee, and Tibetan Community of NY/NJ.
— Related Reports
Communist China: Lawyer Tortured for Defending Falun Gong Clients
DC: Falun Gong and the Freedom of China — Challenging Communist China
Communist China: The Persecution of Falun Gong and How it Began
July 19: DC Rally for Freedom in China and Freedom for Falun Gong
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Tennessee: Last defendant in mosque burning pleads guilty
Last defendant in mosque burning pleads guilty
— The Tennessean reports:
— “The final defendant in the burning and vandalism of an Islamic center in Columbia pleaded guilty in federal court today.”
— “Eric Ian Baker and two other men were charged with setting fire to the Islamic Center of Columbia in February of 2008.”
— “According to federal officials, Baker admitted that he, Michael Corey Golden and Jonathan Edward Stone used Molotov cocktails to set the fire that destroyed the mosque. He also admitted to painting swastikas and the phrase ‘white power’ on the mosque before it burned.”
— “Stone and Golden pleaded guilty last year and will be sentenced in November. A sentencing date for Baker has not been set. All three face federal prison sentences of up to 30 years.”