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Somalia: Christian Woman Imprisoned and Tortured

  • Religion Today Religious persecution, missions, Christianity around the world
  • Updated Jun 13, 2013

A Christian woman in Somalia was imprisoned recently for participating in underground Christian work, Voice of the Martyrs reports. "Fatima" had helped with underground work for 10 years before being arrested on Monday, May 27. She has reportedly faced questioning and severe torture, and Somali authorities have said she will be kept in prison for three months. Fatima has not been allowed to use her cell phone, and her exact location is unknown.