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Manipur: Attacks on Churches and Christian Communities

Thursday 16 November 2023 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Church of England has taken steps to raise awareness of attacks on churches and Christian communities in Manipur.
  • Prime Minister's special envoy and Archbishop Justin have spoken publicly about the situation in Manipur.
  • The Church of England is in regular contact with the Church of North India to offer support to affected communities.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Fiona Bruce Con
Community Security Religion & Faith
Context

Recent attacks on churches and Christian communities in Manipur have raised concerns about the safety of religious groups.

Question

The Church of England has taken steps to raise awareness of recent attacks on churches and Christian communities in Manipur. The situation includes ongoing violence targeting Christians, with reports of family members being tortured and killed, homes burnt down, women sexually abused, and organized mobs attacking with impunity using government weapons. International news media face challenges accessing the area.

Answer from Andrew Selous

The Prime Minister's special envoy for freedom of religion or belief has raised the situation in Manipur, Archbishop Justin has spoken about it publicly, and bishops have contacted the Indian high commissioner. The speaker will be visiting the high commissioner to discuss issues in Manipur.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific actions by the Church of England were not detailed; instead, general contacts with officials were mentioned.

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Q2 Fiona Bruce Con
Community Security Religion & Faith
Context

Violence against Christians continues in Manipur, with reports of family members being tortured and killed, homes burnt down, women sexually abused, and organized mobs attacking with impunity using government weapons.

Question

There have been months of violence in Manipur, targeting Christians from different ethnicities. A mother cried after four family members were tortured, killed, mutilated, and cut to pieces on 7 November. Hundreds of churches and homes have been burnt down, women sexually abused, and organized mobs attack with impunity using government weapons. International news media find access hard. Will the Church continue to do all it can to draw world's attention to this situation so those responsible are brought to account?

Answer from Andrew Selous

The Church of England is in regular contact with the Church of North India to offer support, and it supports Anglicans in the UK who have connections with Manipur. The speaker emphasizes that those suffering are not alone.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific actions by the Church of England were not detailed; instead, general contacts with officials were mentioned.

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