Spain and Gibraltar border crossing dispute continues
Tensions have escalated between Spain and Gibraltar over long delays at the border crossing because of increased vehicle searches. The British territory has claimed the recent tough measures on the border by its northern neighbour was because of the creation of an unpopular artificial reef. Some say Spain is blowing this ongoing situation out of proportion to take the voting Spaniard minds of of serious problems closer to home. Prime Minister David Cameron and the Foreign Office have said they are concerned about comments made by Spain's Foreign Minister. Jose Manuel Garcia who has suggested a 50 euro fee for crossing the Spain-Gibraltar border could be imposed. There have also been complaints about excessive border checks causing delays in and out of Spain. The latest tension has flared up around an artificial reef, which Madrid claims is harming their fishermen. The Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar the Rt Rev Ralph Heskett urges people to pray for harmony.
Pray: for wisdom and harmony for the governments as they seek a solution to this situation. (Ex.18:19b)
More: http://www.euronews.com/2013/08/06/spain-and-gibraltar-border-crossing-dispute-continues/
Hungary: Men found guilty In Roma killings
Survivors of one of Eastern Europe's deadliest wave of attacks against Roma since World War II received some justice Tuesday, August 6, as four Hungarian men were found guilty of killing six Roma people including a five-year-old child. Brothers Arpad and Istvan Kiss and Zsolt Peto received life imprisonment for attacking Roma villages with guns, grenades and firebombs. The men, who were between ages 28 and 42 during the violence, have denied wrongdoing. The fourth suspect István Csontos, who served as a driver to his accomplices, was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment. He admitted to cooperation but denied active involvement in the murders. At the time, BosNewsLife visited the village of Tatárszentgyörgy, where one of the most serious atrocities happened, and published this report.
Pray: for the Roma people that further persecution would cease. (Ps.5:11b)
More: http://www.bosnewslife.com/
Hungary: Men found guilty In Roma killings
Survivors of one of Eastern Europe's deadliest wave of attacks against Roma since World War II received some justice Tuesday, August 6, as four Hungarian men were found guilty of killing six Roma people including a five-year-old child. Brothers Arpad and Istvan Kiss and Zsolt Peto received life imprisonment for attacking Roma villages with guns, grenades and firebombs. The men, who were between ages 28 and 42 during the violence, have denied wrongdoing. The fourth suspect István Csontos, who served as a driver to his accomplices, was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment. He admitted to cooperation but denied active involvement in the murders. At the time, BosNewsLife visited the village of Tatárszentgyörgy, where one of the most serious atrocities happened, and published this report.
Pray: for the Roma people that further persecution would cease. (Ps.5:11b)
More: http://www.bosnewslife.com/
NIGERIA: The judiciary
Nigeria’s criminal justice system is utterly failing Nigerian people and a majority of prisoners are not convicted of any crime. Amnesty International reported ‘The problems in Nigeria’s criminal justice system - especially its prisons - are so blatant and egregious that the Nigerian government has had no choice but to recognize them and has pledged many times to reform the system.’ We are asked to pray that beyond their technical ability, the Holy Spirit will help judicial officers discern the guilty from the innocent and liars from those who tell the truth. Ask God to raise God-fearing people through whom there will be a cleansing and purging of the judiciary and an honouring of the work of righteous the work oflawyers, judges and magistrates. Pray for God to expose wicked and corrupt judges so as to discourage them from evil. Ask God to put godly people in the National Judiciary Council, the body in charge of appointments. Ask Him to use the Nigerian Judiciary as a tool to make the nation law-abiding. For more insights into prayer for Nigeria; http://www.pray4nigeria.org/
Pray: for God to build up the remnants of the Judiciary that are still just and honourable. (Ps 89:14 & Is.28:6)
