Story number 3 for 31 Dec 1999

Laos’ government is reportedly stepping up its disapproval of evangelistic outreach. The Far East Broadcasting Company’s Hmong director says there has been a substantial increase in arrests of people who listen to FEBC’s radio programs. The problem has become serious enough that the central Evangelical Church of Laos has advised its Hmong believers to stop listening to FEBC in order to avoid arrest. FEBC asks believers to pray for Christians in Laos as they grow in faith.