Libya

Key Facts:

Leader:
Colonel Muammar Gaddafi
Population:
6.2 million (2.2% Christian)
Majority Religion:
Islam
Type of Government:
Authoritarian

There is no constitution, but the country follows traditional Islamic law. Importing religious literature is restricted. Converts are ostracised from society. Much persecution comes from within their families. Expatriate churches are limited to one church per denomination in each city. However, Libyan Christians are not able to attend for fear of being watched, betrayed, imprisoned, or killed. Several believers were harmed for their faith in 2007, and a number were arrested.

Prayer

• Praise God that many visas have been granted to foreign religious workers over the past year. Pray for their witness as they share God’s love.
• Pray for male converts who have difficulties finding a wife due to religious differences.
• Pray that God’s Word would reach the Libyan Arabs, one of the most unreached people groups.