Christians in Relief Camps Continue to be Threatened
(1 Oct 08 - RV) At least one person was killed and a dozen others injured in the Kandhamal
district of India’s Orissa state, yesterday, after Hindus attacked Christians, setting
fire to their homes and one of their churches. More than a month of violent persecution
has forced some 24,000 Christians into camps, and tens of thousands more to flee to
other parts of the country. Spokesperson for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India
Fr Babu Joseph says even in the relief camps, the Christians are still being threatened.