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SUMMARY: In the months since achieving independence from North Sudan on July 9, 2011, the nation of South Sudan has been the scene of deadly violence. Clashes between the Luo Nuer and Murle tribes have resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands more have been displaced. Photo: washingtonpost.com In August 2011, ...

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SUMMARY: Just a month after the withdrawal of NATO troops from Iraq, the government has welcomed an Iranian-backed militia into its political system. Experts say this could “tilt the nation’s center of gravity closer to Iran.” Members of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq militia hold a demonstrationat Tahrir Square in Baghdad ...

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Myanmar: Breaking The Peace In June 2011 the Burmese army broke a 17-year cease-fire with the Kachin Independence Organisation. The military offensive was aimed at Kachin State, which is approximately 90% Christians. In the months since that event, soldiers have killed, raped, and tortured civilians. They have also set houses and churches ...

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DAY ONE INDIA, SOUTH ASIA In an ongoing effort to partner with other nations in the fight against terrorism, India signed an anti-terror pact with the Maldives in November. Pray for this to be effective in deterring and defeating terrorists. Ask the Lord to continue pouring His Holy Spirit out on this ...

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Afghanistan Jamal’s Story “May the LORD bless you and keep you. May the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you His peace!” My father speaks this blessing over us every time my sister and I go ...

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SUMMARY: On December 12, 2011, Christians all over the world will join together to pray for those in poverty. Video and more info at prayforhope.com There are approximately 1 billion people who struggle to survive on less than one dollar a day. And often, efforts to help these suffering masses are ...

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SUMMARY: Despite protests, Egypt’s first parliamentary elections since President Hosni Mubarak was driven from office went smoothly. Officials reported an “unprecedented” turnout. Unprecedented turnout for elections. Photo: salon.com Demonstrations were held in Cairo as the first elections in the post-Mubarak era approached. Protesters continued to demand that the military relinquish ...

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Mongolia Isolated, sparsely populated, subject to harsh winters…. Those are some of the characteristics the nation of Mongolia is known for. However, there is something else quickly becoming a trademark: spiritual revival. According to “Operation World,” there may have been only four Christians in Mongolia in 1989. “Today, there are over ...

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DAY ONE INDIA, SOUTH ASIA The government of India is actively promoting global cooperation in the fight against terrorism. However, in the meantime, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is calling for India to “stand on its own feet” in order to protect its people. Pray for the Lord to guard this nation against ...

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Bahrain Raaheel’s story “I don’t understand! What did we do?!” We were playing a game of jump rope outside of my school when the police started attacking us! My friends and I had decided that jumping rope would a fun break from studying. We were laughing as the rope swung faster and ...

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