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An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Parachoko: 2:19pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
“Whenever the militants visit a village, they will ask the chief to call all the people to listen to their message. The militants will say to people that they are against the government, that they want everybody to become Muslim and that those who refuse to obey will be slaughtered.” These are the words of a local church leader in Niger. We can’t tell you his name or precise location because he is afraid of retribution for daring to talk about what seems obvious – parts of Niger are amid a crisis driven by radical Islamic violence. The local leader is commenting on the latest aggression towards a village in the southwest, near Niger’s border with Burkina Faso. According to a reliable field source, Islamic militants approached the village on 10 June and gave the ultimatum: Christians should either leave within 72 hours or accept Islam. “A total of 40% of the population in that village are Christians,” said an Open Doors field partner. “Currently, 69 Christian families have left the village, and they are taking refuge in a town where many Christians live. Those displaced believers are living under the trees, and it is the rainy season. Life is extremely hard for them now.” “Christians are the ones who are being persecuted by militants in that area,” a local church leader said. Niger’s problem with terrorist violence is on the rise and the country’s porous borders mean conflicts from neighbouring countries can easily come into Niger. In fact, since 2021 it is one of the top 10 countries in the world most impacted by terrorism. The June incident is just one of many. In another nearby village, militants told Christians they were not allowed to play music during church services. They also said Christian women must wear hijabs, while men are required to wear a modest tunic and allow their beards to grow long. Men were to instruct their wives to stay at home, doing nothing, as their interpretation of the Quran commands. In fact, the increasing influence of various Islamic militant groups – particularly Islamic State Greater Sahara (ISGS) – has recently become so intense that all public Christian worship has come to a halt in some rural areas. “This area constitutes the largest Christian community in this region,” said a local church leader. “There are several churches in the villages, but because of the jihadist threat, all the churches in the rural area have closed. Pray for the Christian believers who are facing this situation of persecution.” Our field teams remind us that we can take action through prayer. Local partners on the ground asked us to pray in the following ways: Please pray for God’s intervention at the border between Niger and Burkina Faso. Pray that God will rescue His people from the hands of the jihadists. Pray that the Lord will strengthen the Church in Niger and help believers remain faithful during this uncertain time. Pray for wisdom for the church leaders in the area who are facing militant attacks, as they monitor and decide the next steps. Pray that the authorities will have wisdom and diligence in dealing with this threat and ensuring the protection of everybody. Pray that the local church community will take these brothers and sisters in, show them kindness and help them to get back on their feet, living out the words of Hebrews 13:1-2: “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” https://www.opendoors.org.za/an-ultimatum-in-niger-become-muslim-or-be-slaughtered/ 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Zxcvbnmghtr: 2:20pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Very funny. . I think they also tell Muslims they kill to also become Muslims again and for their choosing to not become a Muslim again is the reason for the deaths of Muslims by these non state actors. 4 Likes |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by siofragspot: 2:21pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Trash 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by MadamExcellency: 2:24pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
According to a reliable field source, Islamic militants approached the village on 10 June and gave the ultimatum: Christians should either leave within 72 hours or accept Islam. What happened after the injunction? It's been more than 60 days now. Are all Christians there killed and dead already? 2 Likes |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by mangood74: 2:26pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
The effect of muzlem muzzlem ticket APC is Nigeria version of Egyptian muzlem brotherhood 6 Likes |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by EbolaTinubu: 2:29pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Islam |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by adebayo987: 2:32pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
This is how sensitive a Muslim Muslim ticket is the ogas at the top won't feel to do anything because it's their religion. It has started in Niger, it will gradually spread and all Muslim folks won't be serious about it. Parachoko: |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by muykem: 2:34pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
What do you expect from slaves than hostility. |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Wodu89: 2:38pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
These are the juntas many of you are supporting. Sons of hell |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by NewDea4: 3:09pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Wodu89: Wodu oriburuku No be junta na terrorist you hear...idíot 1 Like |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by kingthreat(m): 3:48pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Christians arm yourselves. 3 Likes |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Parachoko: 4:58pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
adebayo987:It happened in Niger Republic |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Parachoko: 4:59pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
I thought the juntas would have crushed all the terrorists in Niger Republic by now |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Parachoko: 4:59pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
mangood74:It happened in Niger Republic, not Nigeria. |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Kukutente23: 5:02pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Where Islam rules, freedom dies Islam and terrorism Bread 🍞 and butter 🧈 3 Likes |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Horus(m): 5:05pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Niger's military junta
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Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Shinjawestside: 5:21pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Head slamming mohammadian terrorists.. Death to all Islamic jihadist.. Christians protect Ur self.. Drop bible and fight |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by BreconHills(m): 5:23pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Parachoko: Move to a simple 5-7 person house church model. This the short answer for persecution. Next is to leave the area. Jesus never told us to resist with force of arms. May God keep his church. |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by AdaojoTheUrchin: 5:24pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Parachoko: Is it different from what bandits are doing in Nigeria under your Jihadist APC party?/ |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by AdaojoTheUrchin: 5:26pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Shinjawestside: Shina, will God also bless your yoruba Muslims? |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Shinjawestside: 5:27pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
AdaojoTheUrchin: Never...I don't like them |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by SenatePresdo(m): 6:34pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
PROPAGANDA!!!!! IF Tinubu invades Niger, he won't come out of it in one piece All these fake news just to justify not minding his business. We Nigerians says no to invasion of Niger, face our economy that you have spoilt finish! 2 Likes |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Josbreed: 6:45pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
And some moozlems will want me to convert to their religion. How? Which kain religion be dat? God forbid. A religion that instils fear in its followers. Tufiakwa. |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by godofuck231: 7:34pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
It is said in the book of life
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Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by maticar: 7:41pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
Wodu89:Read again |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Westerhoffe(m): 9:20pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
AntiChristian TruthDay What's your take on this post? |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Oghighirhighi: 9:29pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
So be it. If somebody I'll tell me that the northern Christians who gallantly faught in the civil war will be this useless, I'll never believe it. Let me continue drinking my tea before it gets too cold. |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Baronthecelebri: 9:50pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
They should arm themselves or leave the area 1 Like |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by oyatz(m): 10:28pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
adebayo987:So Muslim-Muslim Ticket also affect Niger Republic? I thought you people are solidly supporting the Military Junta in Niger Republic? 1 Like |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by adebayo987: 11:24pm On Aug 18, 2023 |
oyatz:Lol, Niger State, not the Republic. When you saw Niger, you didn't confirm where exactly. It's Niger State inside Nigeria o... |
Re: An Ultimatum In Niger: Become Muslim Or Be Slaughtered by Parachoko: 12:31pm On Aug 19, 2023 |
adebayo987:It's not Niger State but Niger Republic |
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