Christian Solidarity Worldwide

Eritrea protest vigil at London embassy marks tenth anniversary of church closures

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Representatives of seven organizations from the UK and Ireland will be taking part in a protest vigil outside the Eritrean embassy in London on Thursday 17 May, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the mass detentions of Eritrean Christians, which began after the government’s closure of every church except those belonging to three denominations.

Burma Army intensifies attacks in Kachin State despite reforms

Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Even as Burma is opening up, the Burma Army is intensifying its attacks in Kachin State, where thousands have been displaced amid a humanitarian crisis.

Joint statement on ASEAN human rights declaration

Wed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We, the undersigned civil society organizations and networks from Southeast Asia, express our grave concern and disappointment over the continuing secrecy in the drafting process of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD).

Nepal: no agreement on full constitution expected before end of month deadline

Wed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Constituent Assembly of Nepal has yet to reach agreement on a number of core issues concerning the new constitution, with the deadline looming at the end of this month. Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is again urging that due attention is paid to protecting the fundamental human rights of Nepali citizens, including the right to freedom of religion or belief.

Cuba: Pastor Gude Perez refused exit visa as family faces indefinite separation

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Cuban government continues to refuse to issue an exit visa to protestant Pastor Omar Gude Perez, nine months after his family was first offered asylum by the United States (US). The rest of the family, who have already been issued visas and are waiting on Pastor Gude Perez to be granted his, have been advised that the offer of asylum will expire if they do not leave the country in the next few weeks.

CSW condemns Qur’an burning in support of Pastor Nadarkhani

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) condemns the burning of the Qu’ran and a depiction of the Prophet Mohammed by Pastor Terry Jones in Gainesville, Florida on Saturday 28 April, reportedly in protest at the ongoing imprisonment of Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani in Iran.