Turkey Leader:  President Abdullah Gul Population:  74.8 million (0.1% Christian) Main Religion:  Islam Government:  Parliamentary democracy

The government imposes limitations on religious groups and there are restrictions on evangelism or holding unauthorised meetings. There were reports of discrimination based on religious belief. Violent attacks and threats create an atmosphere of pressure for some non-Muslim communities. In 2008 no Christians were murdered or jailed, but converts from Islam face social harassment and violence from relatives and neighbours.

Pray

• That Christians facing intimidation and threats would stand firm in their faith; pray for all involved in the ongoing murder trial following the killing of three Christians in Malatya in 2007
• For a greater openness to the Gospel amongst the Turkish people
• The media often paints Christians in a very negative light. Pray for a change in the public perception of Christianity.

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