Christians Lament Bhutto's 'Tragic' Death

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People light candles to offer tribute to assassinated Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto in Hyderabad, India, Friday, Dec. 28,2007.

Christians Lament Bhutto's 'Tragic' Death
Christian leaders expressed sadness at the news of the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and worry about its effect on democracy and stability in the politically tumultuous country.

“The murder of [the] former Prime Minister is one of the most tragic events in the history of Pakistan,” said the Rev. Johan Candelin, executive director of World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Religious Liberty Commission.

“After working together with Mrs. Bhutto for democracy for several years I can say that her importance for democracy and human rights in Pakistan can never be underestimated.” READ MORE