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Thousands Displaced in Mozambique
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Elisa arrived home just in time to see Islamists murder her father and her husband, who was a pastor. Her uncle had already been beheaded. Grief-stricken and fearing for their lives, Elisa and 18 members of her family headed south, joining more than 200,000 others fleeing the Islamists’ advance.
Though Islamic insurgents have been active in northern Mozambique for the past three years, this year the group — which has pledged allegiance to the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) — has launched repeated, devastating attacks. The thousands displaced by these attacks have fled to other parts of the country where conditions are crowded and resources are stretched. Front-line workers have reported the burning and destruction of churches, schools, clinics and police stations. As Christian workers provide comfort and food to the displaced, they are also offering Bibles (supplied by VOM), giving hurting people the hope of Jesus Christ.
VOM workers are evaluating the best ways to help persecuted Christians in Mozambique. Pray for Christians delivering aid and help, as well as for an end to the ongoing violence. Pray also that many enduring this trauma will gain hope and eternal life through faith in Christ.
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Al-Shabab, which differs from the group of the same name that is active in Somalia, is advancing in northern Mozambique, attacking and killing Christians and others. Listen as VOM Radio Host Todd Nettleton talks with Will Hart, leader of Iris Global, a group that works daily with displaced people in Mozambique.
The advance of Islamists in the last three years has completely changed Iris Global’s work. Will talks about their work today and how to pray for the nation of Mozambique.
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