Spiritual realities behind India-Pakistan tensions should call us to prayer
India/Pakistan (MNN) — Next steps for India and Pakistan remain fragile in their days-old ceasefire. Greg Kelley with Unknown Nations says their indigenous partners in both nations are feeling the effects of uncertainty and travel restrictions. Regions of northern India outside of Kashmir — Jammu and Delhi, Kelley says — are also impacted.
Local repeal of blasphemy laws unlikely in Nigeria’s Kano State
Nigeria (MNN) — An ECOWAS court of twelve nations has ruled that Nigeria’s Kano State must repeal its locally enforced blasphemy laws. Kano officials have responded with pushback, citing the interest of their Muslim citizens. Greg Kelley with Unknown Nations says outsider perspective is unlikely to affect local jurisdiction in Nigeria’s Muslim north.
DRC and M23 hold truce, look to further peace talks
Democratic Republic of Congo (MNN) — A truce between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels continues to hold as the groups plan further peace talks in the coming weeks. Greg Kelley from Unknown Nations says news of a ceasefire brings hope but must be understood against a backdrop of decades-long conflict between regional players.