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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Links and Resources on the Current Persecution of Afghan Christians

1. Here are some links to reports on the situation of Christians in Afghanistan.


New York Times: Afghanistan suspends two aids groups. May 30.

Reuters: Afghanistan to probe NGOs after “preaching” report. May 31

International Christian Concern: Afghan parliamentarian calls for execution of Christians. June 2

Christian Today: Afghan parliamentarian calls for execution of Christians. June 3.

Elizabeth Kendal Blog: fghanistan: what chance do 'apostates' have when their government is pursuing peace and reconciliation with an ascendant Taliban? June 10. - A VERY GOOD OVERVIEW

World Magazine: Kill the Christians.  June 18.

Barnabas Fund Report: Afghan Christians plead for help as they are exposed and threatened with execution. June 18.


Barnabas Fund: Letter from Afghan Christians in India. June 18. 

2. Addresses to which readers might consider sending a letter of protest:

US Ambassador to Afghanistan

Ambassador Karl Eikenberry
Afghanistan
C/O Department of State
22101 C St NW
Washington DC 20520
USA


Afghan Ambassador to the USA
 Ambassador Said T. Jawad
The Embassy of Afghanistan
2341 Wyoming Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008

USA

Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan

Ambassador Paul Foley
Kabul Bag
Locked Bag 40
Kingston
ACT 2604

Australia


Afghan Ambassador to Australia
Ambassador Dr Amanullah Jayhoon
The Embassy of Aghanistan
PO Box 155
Deakin West 

ACT 2600
Australia