Tanzania’s Coastal Churches Worship Despite Fear
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The broken doors have been repaired, the benches were returned to their places, and the Bibles were gathered from the floor, but the fear remained. In several Muslim-majority communities along Tanzania’s coast, small Christian churches continue to worship under growing pressure, with pastors and congregations describing intimidation, disruption, and insecurity. For many believers in Zanzibar and parts of coastal Tanzania, Sunday worship is no longer approached with complete peace of mind. Church leaders say some congregations have experienced threats, harassment, and occasional attacks.
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