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Vietnam (click here to view a satellite map)

Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Population: 83,535,576
Christians: 9-12%
Dominant Religion: Buddhism
Persecution Ranking: 7th
Political Leader: Prime Minister Phan Van Khai
Religious Freedom in Constitution: Yes

Christians in Vietnam continue to experience harsh repression at the hands of the authorities throughout the country. Despite the introduction of three official documents supposedly making it easier for churches to function, the reality has been very different. Christians have been subjected to violent attacks and their churches raided. Numerous church leaders and individuals have been imprisoned. The ethnic minorities, such as the Hmong and Montagnard, are heavily repressed by the authorities, and Christians within these groups have experienced particularly severe persecution.
Prayer Points

	Pray for all Christians imprisoned in Vietnam.
	Pray that the Good News of Jesus Christ will spread in spite of persecution.
	Pray that leaders will be moved to bring their actions in line with official documents that increase freedom for Christians.
	Pray for Hmong and Montagnard Christian Believers who are experiencing severe persecution.

LORD God Almighty, we thank You that You keep your own in Vietnam under the shadow of your wings. We ask that those who suffer in prison and under various kinds of hardship will know the warmth and hope of Your Presence. May You strengthen them with Your Word. We ask, in the name of Jesus Christ, that You move among the nation's leaders, that Your will for the people of Vietnam may be done in and through them. Amen.

ADDITIONAL INFO ON VIETNAM

• View additional info on the Joshua Project site
• Praying Through The Window 6
• Praying Through The Window 7
• 2006 Weekly Prayer Points