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reports the follow:

Ethnic Tuareg rebels have seized control of three main provinces in northern Mali. The National Movement for the Liberation of the Azawad (NMLA), which led the rebellion, claims to be secular. However, they have been aided by jihadists fighting specifically for an Islamic state in which Sharia (Islamic law) is enforced.

Once the NMLA achieved its goal, its ally, a jihadist faction known as Ansar Dine, seized control, hoisted the black flag of al-Qaeda, and announced the imposition of Sharia. Sources say there are now four flags flying in Gao province--those of the NMLA, Boko Haram, Ansar Dine, and al-Qaeda.

The rebellion has resulted in widespread violence. Rapes have been reported and massive destruction and looting have crippled the humanitarian aid sector. In addition, Christian charities and churches have been destroyed. Virtually the entire Christian population of northern Mali has been forced to flee.

Sources: Assist News Service and Religious Liberty Monitoring

PRAY:
•    Please pray for the comfort, provision and protection of Mali Christians who have been victimized and displaced.
•    Pray that God will thwart the plans of the wicked and prevent Mali from becoming a sanctuary for Islamic extremists.
•    Pray for revival and that many in Mali will turn to the Lord