Monday, April 19, 2010

15 Year Old Christian Convert Subjected to Acid Attack

The Assyrian International News Agency (www.aina.org), is reporting the shocking news that Dina el-Gowhary, a 15-year-old Egyptian Muslim-born girl who converted to Christianity, has been subjected to an acid attack, the latest in a string of failed attempts by Muslim fanatics against her and her father, 57-year-old Peter Athanasius (Maher el-Gowhary), who converted to Christianity 35 years ago, reports Dan Wooding, founder of ASSIST Ministries.

In a story written by Mary Abdelmassih for AINA, several Fatwa's were issued calling for the “spilling of his blood,” which makes their lives in constant danger in the face of the reactionaries and advocates for the enforcement of Islamic apostasy laws, which call for the death of a convert.

According to Abdelmassih, Dina said that three weeks ago, as she ventured out from their hiding place in Alexandria with her father to get some bottled water, her jacket was set on fire due to acid being thrown at her.

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1 comment:

Acid Survivors Trust International said...

am horrified that this has happened - It goes against freedom as I understand Islam propogates. I wish someone would do something - what has happened to her? Has she had adequate treatment? Please visit our website for information about acid violence