Faith
Chin Christians Seek Justice Against Myanmar Regime
Faith Facts
- A legal complaint has been filed in Timor-Leste detailing crimes against the Chin, a predominantly Christian ethnic group in Myanmar.
- The Chin Human Rights Organization alleges systematic violence by Myanmar’s military, including church destruction, murders of church leaders, and attacks on civilians.
- The case calls on Christians and freedom-loving people worldwide to stand in solidarity with persecuted believers.
Christian believers in Myanmar’s Chin State have suffered grave injustice, prompting faith leaders to seek international legal redress rooted in truth and justice. The complaint highlights decades of oppression, reminding us that our brothers and sisters in Christ face ongoing threats to their lives and churches.
Salai Za Uk, Executive Director of CHRO, said,
“Timor-Leste’s journey from oppression to a thriving democracy – rooted in the rule of law, an independent judiciary and constitutional respect for universal human rights – reflects a shared struggle against military repression.
In submitting this complaint, we appeal first to the Timorese public and Christian community to stand in solidarity with the Chin people, whose churches and communities have been targeted through war crimes and crimes against humanity, and we call on Christians worldwide to support accountability and justice in Myanmar.”
The case is supported by international Christian advocates, urging bold action for religious liberty and dignity. Standing together in faith, we are called to lift up the persecuted, defend freedom, and pray for justice to prevail in Myanmar and around the world.