Protestants in Eritrea number about 91,232, which represents 2% of the population. The Evangelical Lutheran church is recognized. Torture is used against Christians in Eritrea, more than 2000 Christians are subject to arrest (2006). The U. S. state department names it a Country of Particular Concern due to its violation of religious liberty. It has been reported that entire families are thrown into jail. According to the Barnabas Fund, in April 2010 a 28-year-old student died after she was held in a metal shipping container for 2 years, after being arrested for attending a Bible study.
Denominations
Source of the list: World Christian Encyclopedia, 2001 edition, Volume 1, page 263
References
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