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| Striking Colombian Farmers protesting Free Trade Agreement |
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| *epixel: a snapshot-epistle to the churches related to and appearing with a text from the upcoming Sunday’s Revised Common Lectionary readings. |
Prayers for Peacemakers, 28 August 2013
Pray that the Israeli High Court will render just decisions
on 2 September 2013 when it decides whether the Israeli military can evict
hundreds of families from their homes in the South Hebron Hills, and whether
settlers can take over the Rajabi building in Hebron.
Related Story: PALESTINE URGENT ACTION: 2 Campaigns, 2 Petitions, 2 September 2013
Pray also for the nation of Colombia as a strike by small
farmers, miners, the indigenous, truckers, teachers, and healthcare workers
demanding the rights guaranteed them under the Colombian constitution enters
its second week.
Related Story: COLOMBIA: National Strike participants seek recognition as full citizens
