Please join us in thanking God for the success of a very small operation in South Asia this morning.  So far, one trafficked girl has been rescued and our team is currently looking for a second, for whom we received a specific referral.  Please pray that this girl will be found quickly and that both girls will be able to begin the process of healing and restoration today. 

A few news pieces of note today, including global urgencies as well as press coverage of participants from IJM’s GPG and Advocacy day (thanks Ted Haddock (copyright) for the great action shot of Sara and Troy Groves, Susie Larson, and IJM staffers on Capitol Hill):

CM Spin - Sara Groves: “’I’m appreciative that IJM is not only at the forefront of confronting this issue, but that they give us the tools and empowerment to take our advocacy to the next level,’ says Groves. ‘Speaking directly to our leaders from Minnesota about the importance of ending the trafficking of minors gave me renewed hope in our ability to influence real change.’”

Fredricksburg Freelance Star - Six IJM supporters from the University of Mary Washington attended the Global Prayer Gathering and advocated for the Child Protection Act in Washington, D.C. earlier this month.

All Africa.com - The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) yesterday requested the court to give a life sentence to former Cabinet Director in the Rwandan Interior Ministry, Callixte Kalimanzira

CNN - At least 24 people have died and three others have been seriously injured in clashes between local residents and members of an outlawed Kenyan sect, authorities said Tuesday.

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Below, a couple of notable news articles from today in tracking with our global neighbors.  We’ll begin to post links to justice-related global news pieces on a regular basis, especially as relates to countries where IJM has field operations. Hope these links, over time, help you connect with diverse daily realities both near and far.

CNN – Talks at an impasse in Bolivian crisis

BBC – Economic trouble in the West to impact Millennium Development Goals