Somali Christians in Kenya: persecution and secret worship
The BBC reports that in Kenya, in the largely Somali enclave pictured called "little Mogadishu", refugee Somali Christians are still forced to meet in secret for worship for fear of persecution by Muslim neighbours. They keep their Muslim names as camouflage, but meet in a secluded house just outside Nairobi. " of men and women meet at least once a week like early Christians, to worship in secret "Their prayer session is simple and conducted in Somali. Elders take turns to pray or read verses from the Somali bible before a sermon is delivered." There are stories of their being attacked, even killed, by Muslim compatriots. This is not new: the Chicago Christian Post reported it fully, with others, two years ago and there was criticism of UNHCR for not doing anything to support these refugees who have suffered once in Somalia, and now again live in fear.
