Five Laotian men were ordered to leave their village and move their families to a different province because of their faith in Christ. According to a June 12 report from Christian Aid, the five men from Kang Village in Attapue province were summoned to a meeting on June 9 at the provincial department of religious affairs and accused of causing disorder and disharmony. Those present, including a judge, a member of the National House of Representatives and the police, gave them ten days to move their families to a different province at their own expense. They were also forced, under threat of imprisonment, to sign a document saying they were leaving of their own free will. After moving, they faxed a retraction, saying they had been threatened.
The five men were:
Mr. Boukeo
Mr. Khamsuak (also referred to as Suak)
Mr. Tongsawat (also referred to as Sawat)
Mr. Nuang
Mr. Keopong
Please pray for these five families as they face the adjustments and struggles of a new home. Pray for Christians throughout Laos facing persecution for their faith in Christ.
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