Day 8

DECEMBER | 2023

Burkina Faso

PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY

The attack that took place in the village of Zaongo, North of the capital Ouagadougou, on November 5 just came to light in a statement shared by the Tribunal prosecutor of the City of Kaya. Kaya is home to a large number of internally displaced people. Across Burkina Faso, about two million people have been uprooted by fighting, making it one of the worst internal displacement crises in Africa. Benoit Delsarte, Save the Children Country Director in Burkina Faso, said the incident is a grave reminder that children bear the brunt of conflict and insecurity in Burkina Faso. Children only ask to live in a safe environment where they can learn and live to their full potential. In this horrific attack, they were denied this simple request. And, for the children who survived, they will have witnessed their peers lose their lives, and their suffering may last for years. Pray that crimes against children will be stopped and they will be protected from their enemies (The Bible, Psalm 143:12).

Source:

https://www.miragenews.com/urgent-probe-needed-in-burkina-faso-massacre-1126984/

MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY

Burkina Faso moves to 23rd position in the World Watch report 2023 by Open Doors for Christian persecution. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is the interim president. sworn in on 16 February. On March 1, 2022. Burkina Faso is Africa’s fourth largest gold producer. It has so much potential, but the country also has the world’s fourth-lowest rating on the UN’s human development index. The country continues to struggle economically as well as with corruption. Disease, malnutrition, and low education levels are major issues. Freedom does exist in religion. In the Sahel region, Islamist extremist groups have a huge and growing influence. Jihadist violence has been rapidly increasing in recent years and militants have taken control of large parts of the eastern region. This has led to numerous attacks on Churches and hundreds of Church closures.

CHIEF OF STATE
Roch Marc Christian Kaboré
HEAD OF GOV.
Paul Kaba Thieba
POPULATION
18,932,000
CHRISTIANS
20.2%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
9.1%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Sunni Islam
PERSECUTION RANKING
23
REFUGEES
32,097
LIFE EXPECTANCY
55.86 yrs
LITERACY RATE
28.7%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
46.7%

Day 8

DECEMBER | 2023

Iran

PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY

Many churches in Iran hold Christmas services and events during the Christmas season. Pray for their safety and protection. Pray that they can meet in peace to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Pray also that there will be deep encouragement for Believers in prison because of their faith. Pray for their family members to know the peace and presence of the Lord even though their loved ones are in jail. Pray for grace and favor on the Church in Iran as it continues to expand in a country that is struggling to find peace and stability. Ask God to bless Iran with freedom from the chains of Islamic leadership (The Bible, Isaiah 58:6).

Source: WIN

MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY

Formerly known as Persia, Iran retains its identity as one of the greatest empires of the ancient world. They have maintained their language, culture, and Shia interpretation of Islam. In recent years there has been an increasing internal divide between hard-line and moderate Muslims. Internationally backed US sanctions have taken a significant toll on the economy resulting in protests on the street and greater dissatisfaction with the Islamic clerics. Protests were brutally squashed, only fuelling the tensions. The COVID-19 virus has ravaged the nation, further exposing the government to criticism, however, elections that took place this year returned a hard-line government to power. The evangelical church has continued to see incredible growth. House churches carry great influence and their growth has resulted in ongoing arrests and restrictions on Christians.

CHIEF OF STATE
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
HEAD OF GOV.
President Hassan Rouhani
POPULATION
81,824,000
CHRISTIANS
0.8%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
0.4%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Shia Islam
PERSECUTION RANKING
8
REFUGEES
982,085
LIFE EXPECTANCY
71.15 yrs
LITERACY RATE
86.8%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
18.7%
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