Ethiopia (VCM/MNN) ― Last week, on January 12, a bomb severely damaged the house of a Christian family in Jijiga, Ethiopia.
According to Voice of the Martyrs' Canada sources, Terefe Feleke, his wife, and their two children were in the house at the time of the attack, but no one was seriously injured. The roof of the house was destroyed by the bomb blast. During their investigation, police found another bomb that had been set to explode a few hours after the first one went off.
Ethiopia is split religiously, with Ethiopian Orthodox who are primarily in the north and Muslims who are primarily in the south. Evangelicals in Ethiopia, who may account for as much as twenty percent of the population, face severe persecution from both sides.
The country ranks 37th on the Open Doors' World Watch List, a ranking of the top 50 countries known for their persecution of Christians.
Evangelists continue to work at risk of their lives. Pray that they will to stand strong in their faith,and demonstrate Christ's love and prayers for their persecutors.
Pray for Christians in Jijiga, where Muslims have been trying to drive Christians out of the region. Pray that the believers will stand strong in their faith and demonstrate Christ's love.
