Indian Bishiops Arrested for Protesting against Persecution of Christians

March 6, 2010 | India
March 6, 2010
India

Indian bishops arrested during protest march

ICC Note

“We are shocked that this is the way the government is responding to the legitimate democratic struggles of the peace-loving Christian community,”

03/05/2010 India (CatholicCulture.org)-Three Catholic bishops were among the activists arrested in Chennai , India on March 5 during a procession calling for an end to discrimination against Christian dalits.

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History of Violence

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is a terrorist organization that emerged in 2016 after splitting from Boko Haram. It is affiliated with ISIS and operates primarily in Nigeria and the surrounding region, targeting both civilians and military forces.

ISWAP has been responsible for numerous attacks, including assaults on Christian communities, kidnappings, and executions, as part of its broader jihadist agenda.

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Persecution in South Asia

These violent actions contribute to ongoing instability in northern Nigeria, where religious and ethnic tensions remain high.

The international community, including the United Nations and several governments, has condemned ISWAP’s attacks, recognizing them as acts of terrorism.

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