Day 26

NOVEMBER | 2023

Cambodia

PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY

A recent survey conducted by Pew Research in Asia focused on exploring the relationship between religion and identity. The survey found that Singapore, which has a diverse religious landscape with no dominant religion, experienced the highest number of conversions from one religion to another. On the other hand, countries like Cambodia, where one religion is dominant, most survey participants said that religion was an essential part of their cultural identity. In fact, 97% of participants agreed that “being Buddhist is important to being truly part of their nation.” Let us pray that Cambodians will have the courage to break free from this mindset as they encounter Jesus Christ. We also pray that the Church will be strengthened and encouraged, despite the overwhelming bias against changing religion. (The Bible, Job 4:4).

Source: Do Christians Belong in Southeast Asia? Pew Polled Buddhists and Muslims (CT)

MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY

Cambodia is notorious for the Khmer Rouge and landmines. That was 40 years ago, though, and the nation has enjoyed relative peace since then. Even so, the news still frequently reports on hidden landmine explosions that leave people limbless. Last year, the former head of state of the Khmer Rouge appeared before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) appealing his 2018 conviction for genocide, however, the court finally upheld his conviction and sentence of life in prison, closing the court case that began in 1997. Cambodia is a poor nation; corruption runs rampant and human trafficking and the sex industry thrive. One-third of Cambodians live on less than one dollar per day, yet it is still one of the region’s fastest-growing economies. Prime Minister Hun Sen has ruled the nation for 38 years, ruthlessly removing opposition, and again won this year’s elections. The small population of Christian Believers has also enjoyed relative peace, although mission work is scorned. Cambodia remains a non-militant Buddhist state.

CHIEF OF STATE
King Norodom Sihamoni
HEAD OF GOV.
PM Hun Sen
POPULATION
15,288,489
CHRISTIANS
3.2%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
1.6%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Buddhism
PERSECUTION RANKING
Not Ranked
REFUGEES
1,135
LIFE EXPECTANCY
64.14 yrs
LITERACY RATE
73.9%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
20%

Day 26

NOVEMBER | 2023

Tunisia

PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY

Human Rights Watch has warned that it is treated as a dangerous shift in policy by Tunisia as it expelled about one hundred African migrants to its border from Algeria. The exiled children and asylum-seekers complained that they were mistreated and beaten by the National Guard agents who took away their belongings. It was termed an inhumane action by the Tunisian security forces, who exposed people to danger by abandoning them in remote border areas without food or water. Pray for the people who are constantly going through abuse and are living in uncertain conditions. Pray that the leaders will repent and seek God and learn to lead the country with good democratic rule (The Bible, Psalm 105:9).

Source:

https://www.newarab.com/news/tunisia-expels-over-100-migrants-algeria-border-hrw

MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY

Tunisians of the modern times are the descendants of indigenous Berbers and people from numerous civilizations that have invaded or migrated to Tunisia many years back. The Arab Spring has caused the country to have one of the most progressive and open societies in the Arab world. Today the Tunisians are frustrated with high unemployment, corruption, political oppression, and poor living conditions in the country. As people have started protesting the government had to make a number of changes. But it has made way for protests all across the Arab world. The new constitution has paved the way for progress in many avenues. The government is still struggling with huge challenges like unemployment of youth and dwindling economic status in the country. The Christian Believers are constantly facing widespread threatening situations. The security officers are continuously monitoring their gathering for worship.

CHIEF OF STATE
President Kais Saied
HEAD OF GOV.
PM Najla Bouden Romdhane
POPULATION
11,722,038
CHRISTIANS
0.3%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
0%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Sunni Islam
PERSECUTION RANKING
36
REFUGEES
1,135
LIFE EXPECTANCY
75.89 yrs
LITERACY RATE
88.3%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
3.8%
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