Zprávy HCJB 16.5.2008

 Soud s obviněným ujgurským křesťanem v Číně odložen
   Soudní úředníci v Kašgaru s čínské provincii Chin-Jang by mohli brzy rozhodnout o osudu ujgurského křesťana Alimjan Yimit, který byl uvězněn 12. ledna a obviněn z „ohrožování národní bezpečnosti.“ Podle informací Compass Direct News by v dubnu odložený Alimjanův soud mohl proběhnout počátkem června. Jeho rodina se stále obává, že po nedávných nepokojích v autonomních oblastech Tibet a Chin-Jang by mohl soud na Alimjana pohlížet jako na separatistu, což je zločin, na který se vztahuje trest smrti. Podle China Aid Association byl soud odložen také proto, aby se stihly přeložit soudní spisy. Jiný ujgurský křesťan Osman Imin byl uvězněn 19. listopadu 2007, zůstává ve vazbě a je obviněn z „vyzrazování státního tajemství.“ Compass potvrzuje, že třetí ujgurský věřící uvězněný počátkem tohoto roku v provincii Chin-Jang rovněž zůstává ve vazbě. Zdroj: Compass Direct News. Viz též naše zpráva z 10.4.2008.
 
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   AFTERSHOCKS TRIGGER LANDSLIDES AMID CHINA QUAKE RESCUE WORK

Sources: CBN, AP
Nearly a week after a massive earthquake, Chinese work crews continued to find survivors buried in massive mounds of rubble that once were firm buildings, Friday, May 16. Some of the survivors of China's devastating 7.9 quake had been buried for as long as four days. Adding to rescuer's frustrations, a strong aftershock triggered landslides near the epicenter of the massive temblor that has already claimed thousands of lives. International crews were allowed to enter the quake zone to assist with rescue and recovery operations. Teams from Japan, Russia, Singapore and South Korea have joined the operations, Xinhua News reported. It marks the first time that China has ever accepted outside professionals for domestic disaster relief, Foreign Ministry counselor Li Wenliang told Xinhua. Government helicopters dropped flyers telling people to "unite together" and provided survival information. Officials have said the quake's final toll could reach 50,000. Ten people were reported rescued from their quake tombs on Friday.

ZIMBABWE CHRISTIANS FACING FAMINE AND PERSECUTION, AID WORKERS SAY

Source: BosNewsLife
More than four million people in Zimbabwe are facing more food shortages amid ongoing turmoil and reported persecution of churches in the country. Barnabas Fund said one church group had traveled on foot through the night to collect their food. An aid worker said, "It was sadly very clear that not all families received food," as the provisions ran out. Aid has been hampered by government officials who have infiltrated various church organizations, Christians say, with church leaders reporting their phones tapped and their e-mails monitored. The Methodist Relief and Development Fund along with Action by Churches Together are among the groups supplying food and medicines to vulnerable households.

UPDATE: TRIAL DELAYED FOR UYGHUR CHRISTIAN IN CHINA

Source: Compass Direct News
Court officials in Kashgar, Xinjiang province may soon decide the fate of Uyghur Christian Alimjan Yimit, arrested on January 12 and accused of "endangering national security." Alimjan's trial, delayed in April, should be underway by early June, according to Compass sources. Family members still fear that after recent unrest in the autonomous regions of Tibet and Xinjiang, Alimjan may be branded a separatist - a crime punishable by death. The delay was caused partly by the need to translate court documents, according to a China Aid Association report. Another Uyghur Christian, Osman Imin, arrested on November 19, 2007, remains in detention, accused of "leaking state secrets." Compass has confirmed that a third Uyghur believer arrested earlier this year also remains in detention in Xinjiang.

PRISON MINISTRY OPENS CENTER IN CENTRAL AMERICA

Source: Christian Newswire
Offering free Bible studies for incarcerated people the world over, Crossroad Bible Institute (CBI) is experiencing tremendous growth. CBI has recently opened a new center in Nicaragua. As in other developing nations, Nicaraguan prison conditions are harsh. There are more than 5,600 people in its 8 prisons, most of which are overcrowded, dirty and depressing according to Rev. Eric Pennings an instrumental person in opening the prison ministry in Nicaragua. CBI president, Dr. David Schuringa said that through CBI's discipleship program, prisoners in Nicaragua are set free on the inside and prepared for successful reentry into society.

* HCJB Global Voice has worked with partner ministries in three cities of Nicaragua: Managua, La Trinidad and Pantasma. Radio VECA in Managua also receives programming from ALAS, the ministry's Latin American satellite radio network with 95 outlets in 16 countries.

AFRICA'S PAY-AT-TAP METERS 'PUT POOREST AT RISK' SAY CHURCH GROUPS

Source: Ecumenical News International
In many African countries, advance-pay water devices are promoted as a way to fund better water infrastructure. Church water experts warn, however, that the devices endanger access by the poor to this indispensable necessity of life. Pre-paid water meters work like pre-paid cell phones, dispensing the service until the card is empty. While spent cell phones allow calls to emergency numbers, the pre-paid water meters do not take into account the urgency of a person's need.

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