The Forgiveness Foundation

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Gold Mine Collapse Kills Dozens in Mali
Over 40 individuals, mostly women, died in an illegal gold mine collapse. The mine was near Kéniéba. The mine was not operational, however, the victims had climbed into the open pit areas to look for scraps left behind when the mine caved in. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for all affected.

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10 Killed by Storms in South-Eastern United States
Nine people have died in Kentucky after torrential downpours suddenly flooded areas, including motorways. A tenth man died in Georgia when an uprooted tree fell on his house. The storms also knocked out power in many areas. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for all affected. Many of the areas hit by recent storms are still suffering damage from Hurricane Helene in September.

Washington

Happy Birthday President Washington!!
Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1861, to April 15, 1865. George Washington, 1st President of the United States, served from April 30, 1789, until March 4, 1797. He had no middle name. He was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

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18 Killed in New Delhi, India
At least 18 individuals died, and 10 others were injured, during a crush at New Delhi Railway Station. Four of those killed were children. The crush occurred as crowds pushed into the station in attempts to board delayed trains. The trains were traveling to and from the city of Prayagraj, which was hosting the Kumbh Mela religious festival, a six-week event. Unfortunately, this is not the first deadly crush associated with this festival. Thirty people were killed in an early pre-dawn crush to bathe in sacred river waters. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for all affected. Pray for peace.

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250 Freed from Myanmar Scam Centers
Over 250 individuals from over 20 nationalities have been freed by armed groups from telecom fraud centers in Myanmar's Karen State. They have been taken to Thailand. It is suspected that some of the workers were victims of human trafficking. Pray for the victims. Pray for all affected.

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More Hostages Released
After concerns of it breaking down, the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is still holding, with three more hostages being released by Hamas over the weekend. In exchange, Israel realized 369 Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire deal is a fragile one, with each side blaming the other for violating it. Pray for those released and their families. Pray for peace.

Ford

James Ford is scheduled to be executed at 6 pm local time on Thursday, February 13, 2025, near Raiford, Florida. Sixty-four-year-old James is convicted of murdering 25-year-old Greg Malnory and his wife 26-year-old Kimberly Malnory on April 6, 1997, in Charlotte County, Florida. Read more here.

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Stabbing In Austria Kills 1
One person has died, and five others were injured, after a stabbing attack in Villach, Austria. The attacker, a 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker who supports the Islamic State, has been arrested and charged. Three of the victims remain in intensive care. Pray for the family of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for peace.

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International Death Penalty News 2025, Issue 07: Congo, France, India, Indonesia, Iran, United States of America

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2 Killed in Attack in Germany
A mother and her two-year-old daughter have died from injuries sustained when an Afghan asylum seeker drove a car into a crowd of people in Munich, Germany. The driver has been arrested and confessed to a religious motivation. At least 37 others were injured in the attack. Pray for the family of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for peace.

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Pope Francis in Hospital
Eight-eight-year-old Pope Francis has been admitted to a hospital, where he will remain for as long as necessary. The Vatican announced that the Pope has a "polymicrobial infection" of his respiratory tract. He is considered stable but in need of rest to fully heal. Pray for his health.

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Earthquakes Increase on Greek Islands
Santorini and other Greek islands in the region are experiencing unprecedented seismic activity, with thousands of earthquakes occurring over the past week. Over half of the residents have evacuated. It is unclear what is causing this activity. Pray for safety and wisdom.