Maldives: Constitutional changes fall short

The Maldives’ newly-ratified constitution is getting both praise and criticism. According to World Evangelical Alliance, Article 2 reads that the law is “based on the principles of Islam.”
Article 3 says non-Muslims may not become citizens, and no true religious liberties have been outlined.
President Gayoom has been labeled a dictator in the past, but the new constitution categorizes the country as a democracy.

Pray that the new laws will not bring more oppression to Christians.

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