'Secret' burials of Ashraf dead reported
THE government of Iraq has "secretly" buried the bodies of 52
Camp Ashraf residents, killed in September last year (News,
13 September), the International Parliamentary Campaign in
Defence of Ashraf and Liberty reported last week. "The government
of Iraq, in an inhuman and callous act . . . has denied the
families the opportunity to bury their loved ones with dignity and
in accordance with their faith," a statement said.
Anglicans are encouraged to join carbon
fast
THE Anglican Communion Environmental Network is urging Anglicans
to undertake a "carbon fast" this Lent. A free guide sets out ways
in which participants can reduce their carbon use, including using
seasonal ingredients. carbonfast2014.wordpress.com
Chinese house-church members are arrested
A PROTESTANT pastor and 11 members of his church in China remain
in detention, three weeks after the Holy Love Fellowship house
church was raided last month, Christian Solidarity Worldwide
reported on Monday. The pastor, Xu Yonghai, has been accused of
participation in demonstrations and illegal assembly.
