'Deteriorated' religious freedom may trickle into evangelism in Eritrea

Eritrea (MNN) ― Report after report agrees that religious persecution in Eritrea is increasing.  Voice of the Martyrs Canada is just one confirming news release. VOMC says Mussie Ezaz, an evangelist for more than a decade, was arrested in his home in the capital and imprisoned last week. Ezaz has a wife and three children and is part of the Kale Hiwot Church of Eritrea.

Even with accounts like this, the government tells a different story, according to Glenn Penner.  "If you ask the Eritrean government if there are any Christians in jail because of their faith they will tell you, ‘No, there are no Christians in jail. There are only criminals in jail.' What they've done is to criminalize Christian activities." Full Article