Source: GodReports, May 19, 2015
“Alice” grew up in Eritrea, then spent almost 20 years in the United States. But she answered a call to go back to her people and share the Good News of Jesus Christ and lead Bible studies.
When Alice attempted to leave Eritrea in 2009, authorities arrested her at the airport. All her possessions were confiscated and she was thrown into prison. There were no charges filed, no lawyers, no trial, just an indefinite prison sentence, according to International Christian Concern (ICC).
“It was as if she had just disappeared,” noted Troy Augustine with ICC.
Alice’s family did not know her specific location for five years. Her mother spent many tearful nights, wondering if her youngest daughter was still alive.
In the prison, Alice witnessed boldly for her faith. Through Alice’s influence, Muslim inmates turned to Christ in their darkest hour as they faced abuse.
It is estimated that 1,200 to 3,000 people in Eritrea are currently in jail for their faith, the majority of whom are evangelical Christians. Because of these abuses, Eritrea has been called the “North Korea of Africa.”
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