"In the days preceding the destruction, officials forcibly removed the church’s exterior sign and warned believers not to worship there, citing complaints by a local Muslim. Authorities also told church members who had previously congregated at the church “not to gather under what remains of the church building.” Furthermore, Christian leaders who protested the mistreatment were illegally detained, released only after community members called for their immediate release..."
"Local authorities in the Muslim-majority city of Harar destroyed a church building on November 28, 2014. Heaven’s Light Church, which served approximately 100 congregants, had ministered in the area for five years. At last report, these Christians are now meeting in the homes of individual believers.
"In the days preceding the destruction, officials forcibly removed the church’s exterior sign and warned believers not to worship there, citing complaints by a local Muslim. Authorities also told church members who had previously congregated at the church “not to gather under what remains of the church building.” Furthermore, Christian leaders who protested the mistreatment were illegally detained, released only after community members called for their immediate release..."
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