Libya

Libya has no constitution and there is no law clearly providing for religious freedom. The country adheres to traditional Islamic law. It is prohibited to proselytize Muslims. The authorities restrict the importation and distribution of religious literature in the country. Converts from Islam are subject to social pressure and ostracism. Most persecution comes from family and society. The expatriate churches are generally free to conduct worship services on their compound as long as they do not engage in politics and they don’t allow access to Libyans. In contrast to 2006, the total number of points for Libya increased because we received reports that several Christians were arrested for their (suspected) Christian activities and others were physically harmed because of their faith.

Situation January 2008

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