William J. Murray with survivors of the Agatu church massacre. Note that the roof is missing. The inside of the church was set on fire so there are no pews or chairs.

The Chairman's Report for May 25, 2018

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In this issue of the newsletter / A Christian state in Nigeria under siege – Muslim president ignores violence / Slaughter in church during a service – A visit to the site of the massacre / A fancy reception with an Ambassador but the diplomats see no evil / Visit to camp for Christians displaced by Islamic violence is heartbreaking
Remains of the Agatu Church. Only the shell remains but services are still held there where 113 died.

The April mission trip to Nigeria – Part 2

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We drove south for many hours from Makurdi and stopped briefly at Agatu town, then headed to the village where the attack occurred.  When the paved road stopped we had to change cars to continue at under five miles per hour on a dirt road that was more path than road.

Why the sudden rush for passage of HR-390?

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The bill was on hold by the Senate Leadership until the last week of April, when it was suddenly put on  a “fast track” as an election tool to get Christians to vote Republican this fall. But it simply was not the same bill that passed the House last year and Senator Rand Paul was right to put a hold on it until Senator Corker’s language is removed.
William J. Murray arrives at an IDP camp with aid for Christians who were forced to flee from their homes by Muslim attackers

Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Benue State

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Before arriving at the IDP camp we stopped by the “Modern Market” We were there to buy diapers and feminine products, as we had been told there was a desperate need for them at this particular camp.

The Chairman's Report For April 27, 2018

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In this issue of the newsletter Update:  Inspection of Christian homes destroyed by Muslim raiders – 26 dead / Easter celebration at Christian orphanage in Nigeria – Much help needed / Easter morning service held at bombed church / Meeting with victims / Visit to church where 113 murdered during service by Muslim invaders

Nigeria mission trip success as attacks continue.

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Our Easter event at the orphanage had to be cut short to move children out of the camp for safety. The orphanage is under constant threat as are all Christian institutions in the “Middle Belt.” All we can really do is show love and support by helping wherever we can.
Car the suicide bomber drove on the grounds of the church as a reminder.

Visit to a bombed church

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On Easter Sunday, I attended one of the churches that had been bombed in 2012.  That was a bad year for church bombings in Nigeria; many hundreds died and thousands were injured while in worship services at their churches.
One of the many Christian homes destroyed by Muslim Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria.

The Chairman's Report for March 30, 2018

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In this issue of the newsletter Attacks by Muslim raiders near orphanage we support, Values Action Team – The Senate VAT wakes up for religious freedom,  International Religious Freedom roundtable begins at the State Department, Post Card program on HR-390 continues – Did your Senators contact you?

The Chairman's Report for March 13, 2018

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In this issue of the newsletter Meeting with our new Ambassador for International Religious Freedom, Christian refugees sent back to Iran – but rich Iranians can buy a Green Card, Our Nigerian mission continues despite new kidnappings of school girls, Diaper program expands in Iraq / Post Card program on HR-390 continues

Trump’s State Department: Iranian Christians not Welcome in USA

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Under the Trump Administration in 2017, a total of forty Iranians and their families were handed Green Cards under the EB-5 program that sells resident status for an investment. Of those, only four put up $1,000,000 and the other thirty-six, received Green Cards