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MENNONITE MISSIONARY GAGGED, BOUND AND THREATENED WITH DEATH (Turkey, muslims)
Turkey
November 2004

Excerpt:
A Mennonite missionary in Turkey was gagged and bound earlier this week by three men posing as “spiritual seekers” wanting to know more about questions of faith. The young men said they have been watching Wilbur’s house, that it is a problem if he stays in town, he needs to leave right away, and he was not to return to his office

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IRAQ – Christians face increasing threats, violence
Iraq
November 2004

Excerpt:
Leaflets are being distributed with the message: "Christians go; leave Iraq." Word is being passed around in the mosques, telling Muslims not to buy anything from Christians. Not only are they infidels, it is said, but they will soon be leaving, so the Muslims will be able to take their homes and property for free.