Islamic Extremists Up Persecution of Christians in Ethiopia

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Christians in the Jima province in western Ethiopia are seeing their region ravaged by Islamic extremists who have killed one Christian, burned down dozens of churches, a Bible school and an orphanage, and destroyed 50 homes belonging to believers.

International Christian Concern reports that the attacks began March 2 after Islamic extremists blamed believers for desecrating the Quran -- an action that Jonathan Racho, regional manager for Africa with ICC, says was actually done by Muslims.  Click here for the full story.