Zprávy HCJB 24.1.2007

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   Politicky motivovaný neklid minulý týden vypukl v Cochabamba v Bolívii, 200 km jihovýchodně od La Paz. Podporovatelé levicového prezidenta Evo Moralese začali celotýdenní demonstrace a stávky požadující odstoupení opozičního guvernéra Manfred Reyes Villa. Ve čtvrtek 18. ledna během nenávistných pouličních bitek zahynuli dva lidé a 200 bylo zraněno, když se stovky pěstitelů koky podporující Moralese střetly se zastánci Villy. Místní církev ve spolupráci se SIM International, která má ve městě základnu, byla schopna přispět pomocí lidem kvůli stávkám ve velkém počtu uvíznuvším v Cochabamba. Poskytli jim základní potřeby jako jídlo a vodu. Zdá se, že situace se nyní vrací k normálu – obchody se otevřely a doprava funguje. Také žáci křesťanské školy v Cochabamba se po týdnu zrušeného vyučování vrátili do školy. (Mission Network News/Associated Press)
 
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   BOLIVIAN MINISTRY AIDS THOSE STRANDED BY POLITICAL TENSIONS

Political unrest erupted in Cochabamba, Bolivia, 140 miles southeast of La Paz, last week. Supporters of leftist President Evo Morales began weeklong demonstrations and strikes calling for the resignation of the opposition Gov. Manfred Reyes Villa. Violent street battles left two dead and 200 injured on Thursday, Jan. 18, when hundreds of coca growers supporting Morales clashed with supporters of Villa. The local church, in partnership with SIM International which has a base in the city, were able to step up and help many of the people stranded in Cochabamba by the strikes by providing them basic needs such as food and water. The situation appears to be returning to normal again with businesses reopening and traffic moving normally in the city. After more than a week of canceled classes, children at Cochabamba Christian School Ministries have also resumed classes. (Mission Network News/Associated Press)

* HCJB Global Voice has worked with local radio partners to plant local AM and FM stations in the Bolivian cities of Santa Cruz, Tarija and Tupiza. Four stations with eight transmitters in four cities (La Paz, Caranavi, Santa Cruz and Sucre) are also affiliated with the ALAS, the ministry’s Latin American satellite radio network that makes Spanish programs available to local stations 24 hours a day.

SUDANESE AIR STRIKES UNDERMINE DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT

Despite a peace agreement in the Darfur region of Sudan brokered by New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson Tuesday, Jan. 16, recent air strikes by Sudanese government aircraft threaten to undermine the agreement. Wide areas of northern Darfur were reportedly bombed Friday, Jan. 19, just three days after President Omar al-Bashir vowed to a ceasefire. The bombings continued through Sunday. Minority Christians in the region were especially concerned following attacks by Sudanese security forces on a large Episcopal church in the capital of Khartoum on New Year’s Eve. The forces fired teargas into worship services with up to 800 in attendance, causing $7,000 in damages, in an apparent effort to catch a fleeing suspect. The Sudanese government also has been accused of “indiscriminate bombing” of rebel regions near the communities of Hashaba and Ein Sirro while providing arms to the Janjaweed militias of Arab nomads who have been blamed for the worst of the conflict’s atrocities. Government officials have denied breaching any truce, saying their military action was “purely defensive.” (BosNewsLife/Religion Today)

INDONESIAN POLICE RAID TERRORISTS WHO ATTACKED CHRISTIANS

Indonesian police raided the home of one of 29 Islamic terrorists suspected of organizing violent attacks against Christians in Poso, Central Sulawesi, on Thursday, Jan. 11. One suspect was killed in the raid along with an Islamic teacher who was not a suspect. One policeman was also killed after the raid, and four suspects were arrested. “The raid took place only [about a mile] from my home,” said Hanny Ticoalu, pastor of the local Parakletos congregation of the Pentecostal Church in Indonesia. “But I did not go out to investigate; this kind of thing doesn’t surprise us anymore.” Indonesian security forces began a serious crackdown on Islamic terrorists in the area after a prominent Christian leader was assassinated last October. Local media reports on the latest raid indicate the terror suspects fought back, firing automatic weapons and throwing bombs at the police. Although a mob did arise following the accidental death of the Islamic teacher, the majority of residents seem content to allow security forces to do their jobs. Several Islamic clerics aided the police in the raid. (Compass Direct News)

* HCJB Global Voice has worked with local partners to establish more than 14 local Christian radio stations across Indonesia since 2004. Broadcasts from HCJB Global-Australia’s shortwave station in Kununurra also encourage listeners nationwide. In addition, HCJB Global Hands has helped with relief efforts since the Dec. 26, 2004, earthquake/tsunami and subsequent quakes that devastated parts of Indonesia.

QUIZ GAME EDUCATES CURIOUS ONLOOKERS ABOUT AIDS PREVENTION

A spinning wheel quiz game called chorki has become famous among prostitutes, drug addicts, students and transport workers in Khulna city, Bangladesh. World Vision is using the quiz game to gather and entertain crowds while delivering life-saving messages about AIDS prevention. Competitors spin the wheel and try to answer trivia questions housed at each slot. Small prizes awarded to contestants for correct answers get the crowd cheering and clapping. Prizes include such things as shampoo, soap, key rings, pens, combs and notebooks with the better items going for the tougher questions. The simple game attracts curiosity and overcomes typical shyness involved with talking about the disease. World Vision Project Manager Provash Biswas first envisioned the idea of combining AIDS education with the game upon seeing it played during a local festival in Khulna. (World Vision)

SUPER BOWL XLI GIVES CHRISTIAN COACHES BIG AUDIENCE FOR FAITH

Super Bowl XLI in Florida Sunday, Feb. 4, pitting the Indianapolis Colts against the Chicago Bears, will feature two teams making their first Super Bowl appearances in more than 20 years as well as two black Christian coaches. Head coaches Tony Dungy of Indianapolis and close friend and fellow believer Lovie Smith of Chicago gave credit to God following their respective teams’ victories in the conference championships on Jan. 21. The news that two witnesses for their personal faith in Jesus Christ would have a two-week international spotlight for their beliefs thrilled Christian leader William Pugh, executive director of sports ministry Athletes in Action, a branch of Campus Crusade for Christ. “We are so excited to see the Bears and Colts in the Super Bowl,” said Pugh, a close friend of both head coaches. “We could not have picked two better coaches to represent all that is good about sports.” (Baptist Press/Evangelical News)

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