Troubles of Islam in Algeria
Bejaia: May 28, 2011. Seven churches in Algeria have been ordered to close, following the passage of a law requiring registration. One report is saying that a notice, dated 22 May, was sent from a High Police Commissioner informing the President of the Protestant Church of Algeria (EPA) that a decision had been made to close down all Christian places of worship throughout the country that are not designated for religious purposes, and threatened "severe consequences and punishments" for violation of the order. Other reports say the Governor of Bejaia has informed the President of EPA that the seven churches in that particular province of Algeria must close down. Whichever story is the more accurate, and it is often difficult to get precise information in these situations, this is a calculated assault on the church of Jesus Christ and stems from a 2006 law which regulates the exercise of religions other than Islam. Naturally, the EPA churches cannot comply with the reg...