Saturday, October 25, 2008

Tanzanian fear at Islamic courts

Churches in Tanzania have petitioned against a proposal to set up Kadhi (Islamic) courts to handle disputes among the Muslim community. They will create religious tension in a country that prides itself on high levels of religious and social tolerance, the church leaders say. The petition was signed by 64 leaders from the Christian Council of Tanzania (CCT) and Pentecostal churches.. more..http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7689570.stm

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