Mauritania
Ranked as the #48 country where Christians face the most persecution
QUICK FACTS
Leader: General Mohamed Abdelaziz
Government: Islamic republic
Population: 4 million (5,100 Christians)
Main Religion: Islam
Persecution Level: Sparse
Source of persecution: Islamic extremism
OVERVIEW OF MAURITANIA
Mauritania is one of only four official Islamic republics in the world, and its constitution recognizes Islam as the sole religion of the country’s inhabitants and designates Islamic Sharia law as the only officially recognized source of legislation. The terrorist group al-Qaeda is gaining support among local Mauritanians and is also attempting to monitor Christian activity in the country. Because of harsh government restrictions, it is very difficult for Christian ministries and Christians in general to operate in the country.
PRAYER POINTS
- For the small number of Christians in Mauritania who must meet in secret since it’s impossible to register their churches
- For the halt of the growing influence of al-Qaeda in the country
- That governmental restrictions against Christians will be reduced this year
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