Angola Becomes First Country to Ban Islam Angolas population of 16 million is predominantly Christian, with only 80,000-90,000 Muslims, the majority of whom are migrants from West Africa and families of Lebanese origin, according to the US State Department. The crackdown on Islam comes as Christians in the Middle East are being forced from Muslim countries. Aside from Islam, other religions that have not been legalized will face similar measures in Angola. The non-legalized religions on the list published by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights in the Angolan newspaper Jornal de Angola are prohibited to conduct worship, so they should keep their doors closed, said Silva. ... The Minister of Culture added that there is a legalization process through which over a thousand religious sects are currently applying. j.mp/19Zwlsd
Posted on: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:56:54 +0000
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