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By Release International

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November 2018

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Central Asia clampdown on Christians

Christians in Central Asia are facing worship bans, arrest and torture, as Islamic nationalism gains ground in their countries. Pastors in the underground church have been describing their ordeal to Release International, which supports persecuted Christians around the world. Release has launched an appeal to help the church in Central Asia. Security police in…

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Missionary Spotlight – Fresh challenges in Kazakhstan

By John Birnie

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February 2009

Kazakhstan

Missionary Spotlight – Fresh challenges in Kazakhstan

Fresh challenges in Kazakhstan ‘The doors may not always be open!’ It was a sobering comment, made during a presentation by a Christian worker who knows the Central Asian context very well. It was also a considered comment, reflecting the changing scene in those spiritually needy republics, and specifically highlighting a critical development…

Missionary Spotlight – Kazakhstan at the crossroads

By Sergey & Beth Babenko

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February 2009

Kazakhstan

Missionary Spotlight – Kazakhstan at the crossroads

Kazakhstan at the crossroads Today Kazakhstan enjoys the most freedom of all among the former Soviet republics. So much so that it is due to take the chairmanship of the OBSE (The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) in 2010. However, there are attempts being made by political and religious leaders in…

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