Tanzanian government to review Islamic courts bill in light of Christian opposition
Posted on April 16, 2015
Filed under World news
“Christians across Tanzania have welcomed Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda’s promise to review the government’s decision to table a bill to introduce Kadhi (Islamic) courts in the country’s judiciary after opposition arose among Tanzanian Christians MPs on 29 March.
Despite the political triumph, many pastors who opposed the legislation have been attacked and their churches threatened with closure…” – Report from Barnabas Fund.