Returning Syrian refugees face abduction, sexual abuse: UN
Geneva, Switzerland Reuters Syrian refugees who fled the war are facing gross human rights violations such as torture and abduction on their return home while women are subject to sexual harassment and violence, the UN human rights office said in a report on Tuesday. More than 12 years after Syria’s conflict began there are still […]
Kenya ready to lead multi-national force to Haiti
Nairobi, KenyaReuters Kenya is ready to lead a multi-national force into Haiti, which is experiencing a surge in violence between police and gangs, its foreign minister said on Saturday. An escalation of violence by Haiti’s armed gangs is driving a humanitarian crisis that has displaced tens of thousands of people. People move away from tear […]
Catholic priest abducted in Nigeria, diocese says
Kano, Nigeria Reuters A Nigerian Catholic priest was abducted from his rectory in the town of Zambina in the northern state of Kaduna in the early hours of Monday, the local Catholic diocese said on Monday. It said parishioners went to look for Father Emmanuel Silas after waiting in vain for him to conduct the […]
Haiti priest recounts abduction by gang holding missionaries
San Juan, Puerto Rico AP Rev Jean-Nicaisse Milien felt the cool barrel of a gun against his right ear. The Haitian priest and nine other people had just been kidnapped while driving through the outskirts of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, in early April. It was around 7am and they were en route to celebrate the […]
Anglican bishop kidnapped in Nigeria
A Nigerian Anglican bishop has been kidnapped from his home by unknown gunmen. The assailants reportedly stormed the official residence of Clement Ekpeye, the Bishop of Ahoada, in Rivers state in the country’s south on Tuesday night. Police are investigating. Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon, secretary-general of the Anglican Communion, said he was “distraught” to hear about […]
Wife of abducted Malaysia pastor asks why police are investigating him rather than looking for him
World Watch Monitor The family of a Malaysian pastor abducted more than 100 days ago have expressed their disappointment that police are investigating his alleged preaching to Muslims rather than focusing on finding him and bringing his kidnappers to justice. Pastor Raymond Koh was abducted by masked men near his home in Petaling Jaya, West […]