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December 31, 2005
Pakistan: Christians Flee Sangla in Fear of Muslim Fanatics
Pakistan, as we all know, is a "Moderate Muslim State", and don't you dare say otherwise: Christians in Pak flee Sangla following threats from fanatics
Lahore: The Christian community in Pakistan's Sangla Hill has started fleeing the area following threats from religious organizations who threatened to demonstrate against their colleagues, arrested on charges of burning down churches and pastoral residences in the area.The provincial police had arrested 88 people after a mob attacked and burned down four churches, a Christian school and two pastor residences on November 12.
"There was lots of panic in the area, as several Christians fled the locality after the threatening calls and demonstration plans. But this time round police acted swiftly and cordoned off the area with the help of hundreds of security personnel and therefore the demonstration plans had to be abandoned. If the situation continues to remain calm, I think most Christians will return home tonight," the Daily Times quoted Father Samson Dilawar as saying.[...]
Posted by Ruy Diaz at December 31, 2005 1:28 PM
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