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Libya Jihadists Hold Tunisian Diplomat
BY ESSAM MOHAMED ON 21 APRIL 2014: “There are no signs of any arrests. I feel that the government fears them, which is also a dangerous indicator and the fingerprints are clearly those of Islamist militants as they demand the release of their colleagues,” he added. Tripoli University student Alaa Fathi said: “We want security…
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Prayer and Fasting for Tunisia
Workers in Tunisia request prayer for the following: Pray for a growing ministry on behalf of all the different peoples and areas in Tunisia. There is one small village that is connected to a whole valley where a group of people meet weekly asking God to work deeper in the lives of these people and…
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Tunisia Looks to Win Back Tourists with Image Makeover
Inès Bel Aiba TUNIS: Tunisia is working against the clock to salvage its 2014 tourist season after three turbulent years, by revamping the country’s image – with the help of online media and a few Star Wars characters. “To change a country from one that is relatively inexpensive to a top-end tourist destination will take…
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Praying for Tunisia to Go Deeper in Jesus
Going Deeper in Jesus When all the people of Israel saw the fire coming down and the glorious presence of the Lord filling the Temple, they fell face down on the ground and worshiped and praised the Lord, saying, “He is good! His faithful love endures forever!” —2 Chronicles 7:3 You hide them in the…
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New Constitutions for Tunisia and Egypt
New Constitutions for Tunisia & Egypt After 2 years Tunisia has drafted a new Constitution that has won the support of both the Islamist party and secular opposition. It has been hailed as one of the most liberal constitutions in an Arab nation, enshrining universal freedoms and rights and calling for parity for women in…
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Around 400 Tunisians Have Returned from War in Syria
Source : Tunisia Live A total of around 400 Tunisians have returned from fighting in Syria’s ongoing civil war, according to Minister of Interior Lotfi Ben Jeddou. ‘We prohibited nearly 8,000 Tunisians from going to Syria and we do not have an accurate list of those who came back from there. The number is approximately…
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The Early Christians of Tunisia
The Martyrdom of Saints Perpetua and Felicitas This is the prison diary of a young woman martyred in Carthage in 202 or 203 CE. The beginning and ending are related by an editor/narrator; the central text contains the words of Perpetua herself. While we were still under arrest my father out of love for me…
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As Tunisia marks revolution, clashes continue
via Tunisia Live While Tunisia commemorated the third anniversary of its revolution Tuesday, there were scattered clashes and attempts to attack government and political party buildings in parts of the country. While unrest in Kasserine and Kef districts last week appeared motivated by higher vehicle taxes, the cause of more recent incidents is less clear…
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North Africa in 2013
It may be late, but better late than never. Egypt! We added Egypt to our prayer list this year. The church there has experienced unprecedented trial and persecution, but has at the same time demonstrated incredible tenacity as well as a proper understanding of who God is. \”Therefore, since we have such a hope, we…
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After Banning Takfir, Assembly Vote to Approve Constitution
See more at Tunisia Live After a contentious Sunday session, Tunisia’s National Constituent Assembly (NCA) today resumed article by article voting on the new constitution. The assembly has been tasked with approving the entire 146-article document by January 13. Monday’s plenary session was supposed to be scheduled for the selection of the membership of the…