Friends, we have more reports of more arrests of Christians in Eritrea. The wave of arrests could indicate a renewed campaign against anyone caught worshiping outside the only four recognised religious groups in Eritrea - Sunni islam, Eritrean Orthodox, Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran.
In addition to the March 16 arrest of 21 people in the capital of Asmara we shared with you last week, there are reports of seven more believers being arrested there on March 18 . It is not clear on what grounds they were taken or where they are being held.
We have also learned that in the southeastern city of Assab, eight believers(seven women and one man) were arrested on March 16 for unknown reasons.
Prison conditions in Eritrea have been described by Amnesty International as "in some cases, amounting to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment."
Pray for the Lord's abundant grace be upon the detained believers as they likely face harsh prison conditions.
Pray for these believers to have wisdom as they interact with officials and possibly undergo interrogation.
Pray also for His peace that surpasses all understanding to guard their hearts and minds in Him(Phil 4.6)
Ask God to thwart the plans of the enemy for the believers in Eritrea.
Thank you so much for praying for our persecuted family overseas like the Bible tells us to in Hebrews 13.3 and other verses. May Adonai reward you for your faithfulness. Information from Open Doors USA text alert.
In addition to the March 16 arrest of 21 people in the capital of Asmara we shared with you last week, there are reports of seven more believers being arrested there on March 18 . It is not clear on what grounds they were taken or where they are being held.
We have also learned that in the southeastern city of Assab, eight believers(seven women and one man) were arrested on March 16 for unknown reasons.
Prison conditions in Eritrea have been described by Amnesty International as "in some cases, amounting to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment."
Pray for the Lord's abundant grace be upon the detained believers as they likely face harsh prison conditions.
Pray for these believers to have wisdom as they interact with officials and possibly undergo interrogation.
Pray also for His peace that surpasses all understanding to guard their hearts and minds in Him(Phil 4.6)
Ask God to thwart the plans of the enemy for the believers in Eritrea.
Thank you so much for praying for our persecuted family overseas like the Bible tells us to in Hebrews 13.3 and other verses. May Adonai reward you for your faithfulness. Information from Open Doors USA text alert.
