Extremist groups attack Christians in Aceh

Friday, July 27th, 2012

Concern is growing among Christians in the province of Aceh, victims of a series of recent attacks by extremist groups or unknown assailants, reports AsiaNews.

The violence against Christians in Aceh is worsened by the policy of local authorities who, instead of halting attacks, continue closing churches and prayer halls for the (alleged) lack of building permits, required for all construction in Indonesia (religious and non-religious).

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