Religious Extremism is on the Rise, Says U.N. Report
Afghanistan, Egypt, and Indonesia are among the countries cited for growing religious extremism
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October 23, 2000
Human Rights Leader Questions "Peace Award" for Turkmenistan's Head of State
The government of Turkmenistan has been cited by the United Nations, the U.S. State Department, and many religious and civil rights groups for its ongoing repression of religious minorities.
Chinese Radio Program Now Available in CyberSpace
"This is the first of many AWR program partner studios that will provide audio-on-demand on the Internet for countries in the 10/40 Window," said Don Jacobsen
Solomon Islands Peace Agreement Welcomed by Adventist Leaders
Neil Watts, president of the Adventist Church in the Western Pacific area, welcomed the October 15 signing, which took place in Townsville, Australia
European Union Produces Draft Charter of Fundamental Human Rights
The document, which aims to protect the personal, political, and social rights of the citizens of the European Union, was approved in draft form
October 23, 2000
No End in Sight to Persecution of Christians in East Indonesia
There has been no relief for Christians in the East Indonesian Maluku Islands, who continue to face gunfire in the streets, destruction of churches and homes, and economic hardship