Urgent Appeal for Support for Persecuted Christians in Manipur

Published: Thu, 05/09/24

Updated: Fri, 05/10/24

Urgent Appeal for Support for Persecuted Christians in Manipur

We are reaching out to you with an urgent plea for support for our brothers and sisters facing persecution in Manipur, India. In recent times, the Christian community in Manipur has endured relentless hardships, discrimination, and violence simply for their faith.

The situation is dire. Families are being torn apart, churches vandalized, and individuals threatened for practicing their religion peacefully. Despite the challenges, these resilient souls continue to hold onto their faith, but they urgently need our solidarity and assistance.

This week marked the anniversary of the beginning of the brutal attacks by Meitei tribes on the Christian Kuki-Zo tribe. A prayer event was held in London, and it was followed by the first protest organized by London-based North East Indian Christians, which was joined by BACA and many other organizations. Read more (here).

As fellow believers, it is our moral duty to stand by them in their time of need. We cannot turn a blind eye to the suffering of our brethren. Together, we can make a difference.

Your support can provide essential aid such as shelter, food, medical care, and legal assistance to those affected. Additionally, your advocacy can raise awareness and bring international attention to the plight of persecuted Christians in Manipur. Close to 70,000 Christians have been displaced due to the savagery of the attacks they have endured. The brutality they face is evident in the harrowing images and videos that Rev. Chongloi has shared with us (here). Your support can make a difference in helping them survive this difficult time. Please consider donating today (here).

I won't provide a brief on our other appeals in this introduction, but they are all listed below in date order as usual. I want to draw attention to the alarming increase in the number of Christian girls being kidnapped and raped. We urgently need your support to establish safe houses and provide legal assistance for as many of these girls as possible.

“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” (Psalm 82:3 NIV)

Blessings to you all.

Hannah Chowdhry

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Your continued interest and engagement with our work are greatly appreciated. You can review our previous newsletter (here). If any appeals resonate with you, we invite you to consider making a donation. Your contributions enable us to expand our efforts and make a meaningful impact.

Although we receive the majority of our donations when we send out appeals, establishing regular donations would enable us to better respond to emergencies. We extend our encouragement to those of you who eagerly await our newsletters to consider regular donations, as this would significantly alleviate waiting times for the individuals we support. For those residing in the UK, the most cost-effective donation method is via bank transfer. Our bank details are readily available on our donate page for your convenience. Your ongoing support is invaluable in our mission to make a positive impact in the lives of those in need.

Some appeals remain unsatisfied due to a shortage of donations, which may be attributed to our recent email delays and an increase in the number of appeals. We're sharing our last newsletter with you again (here), inviting you to review and consider contributing to any outstanding appeals. Your support is greatly appreciated in helping us meet the needs of those we serve.

Protest in London’s Parliament Square Marks One Year Since Attacks on Manipur’s Christian Community

London’s iconic Parliament Square stood witness to a solemn yet powerful protest on Sunday, May 5th, as scores of individuals gathered to stand in solidarity with the persecuted Christian community of Manipur, India.

Organized by South Asia Solidarity Group and Unau Welfare UK and International amongst others, the event aimed to amplify the voices of those affected by the targeted attacks and atrocities inflicted upon the Kuki-Zo and Meitei Christian communities.

Innocent Christian Victim of Muslim Gang Warfare: A Tragic Case of Mistaken Association

In the village of Hundal, Kot Radha Kishen, a tragic incident unfolded when Wishal Masih, a 23-year-old Christian, fell victim to a senseless act of violence perpetrated by a Muslim group.

Tensions between two criminal factions, the Israel and Zakir groups, escalated to a fatal confrontation, with Wishal caught in the crossfire.

Mistakenly identified as a member of the Zakir group by the Israel faction, Wishal was mercilessly gunned down in cold blood.

Mysterious Death of Christian Worker Ignored by Police: Justice Eludes Grieving Family

In a tragic incident at a brick kiln in Khushal Town, Faisalabad, a Christian worker, Rawal Masih, lost his life due to burns sustained while working.

However, the circumstances surrounding his death remain shrouded in uncertainty, as the police hastily classified it as an accident without conducting a thorough investigation.

In response to this injustice, the family of Rawal Masih organized a protest outside the Labor Union Office in Faisalabad, demanding accountability and justice for him.

Despite their outcry, the family has yet to receive any form of compensation or support in their time of mourning.”

4-year-old Christian boy sodomized by Muslim captor – murder thwarted by family rescuers!

A minor Christian boy of 4 years was sodomized by a Muslim man in Sargodha.

The culprit took the child to a nearby field of pearl millet where he sexually assaulted him.

The attacker fled the scene after watching the parents in the field.

The police have registered an FIR against the culprit.

Young Christian Family Targeted in Hate-Fueled Gun Attack for Requesting Silence

A Christian family of six endured a harrowing ordeal when they were subjected to a shooting incident after politely requesting their Muslim neighbor to lower the volume of his loud music at 1 am.

The assailant targeted the mother of the household, shooting her in the abdomen, and one of her sons in the right hand.

The attack followed numerous threats from the Muslim tenant, who expressed a desire for the family to vacate the premises, citing their perceived ritual impurity as a source of sin and desecration to the building.

Shock and Outrage: Police Coercion and Jirga Mediation Follow Horrific Rape and Kidnapping of 16-Year-Old Christian Child at Gunpoint

On Easter Sunday, a Christian girl was tragically abducted and subjected to a horrific assault at gunpoint by a Muslim trader in Rasalpur, Nowshehra, Pakistan. The next day, the perpetrator brazenly contacted the girl’s father, instructing him to retrieve her from his residence.

Despite clear evidence of the assault, confirmed by a Medico Legal Certificate issued by a Government Hospital, the police failed to register an FIR (First Information Report). Shockingly, local authorities did not act to pursue justice.

In a distressing turn of events, the local Jarga coerced the father into dropping the case for a mere Rs. 50,000 and arranged for the victim to be forcibly married to her assailant. This grave injustice compounds the suffering of the victim and her family.

Facing such dire circumstances, the desperate father has appealed to the Inspector General of Police for assistance in safeguarding his life and seeking justice against the perpetrators.

Report: Gruesome Attack on Kuki-Zo Christian Village Allegedly Involving Indian Army and Local Police

Rev. Dr. S. Chongloi, Principal of Restoration Theological College and recently appointed as Assistant Executive Secretary of Kuki Christian Church Manipur Synod in Imphal, Manipur, has brought to light disturbing video footage and images that demand global attention.

The footage allegedly captures the aftermath of a horrific attack on a Kuki-Zo Christian village, implicating both local police and the Indian Army.

According to reports, the attack resulted in the deaths of two men, purportedly caused by bombs detonated by local military officers.

Even more disturbingly, the victims were then subjected to decapitation and mutilation, with the entire gruesome process filmed by Meitei militants.

These videos were subsequently shared on social media platforms, not only to celebrate their perceived victory but also to instill fear among the local Kuki-Zo Christian community.

Faith Under Duress: Pakistani Christian Boy (13 yrs) Drugged and Coerced into Converting to Islam

A young Christian boy in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Lahore faced harassment and coercion from a Muslim security officer who demanded he participate in Muslim prayers.

The security officer forcibly removed the boy’s cross necklace and pressured him to recite Islamic pray, despite the boy clearly expressing his Christian faith.

Later, the boy’s parents discovered him partially conscious behind a primary school.

13-Year-Old Girl’s Plight: Facing Threats and Seeking Justice Against Forced Islamic Conversion and marriage

A thirteen-year-old Christian girl was forcibly converted and taken to become the second wife of a Muslim man.

The underage marriage flagrantly violates the Marriage Act, yet the court unlawfully recognizes the marriage and the conversion.

The culprits menacingly threaten the helpless parents, warning that they will take their other daughters if the parents pursue the return of their vulnerable daughter.

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