1.   But people active in the Christian persecution movement say their goal is not to stop the persecution.

2.   Critics say Pius failed to intervene to stop the persecution of Jews, although defenders argue that he needed to keep ties with belligerents to be effective.

3.   Rwanda calls for action to stop persecution of Tutsis.

4.   Rwanda has threatened to intervene openly to protect its borders and stop persecution of its Tutsi brethren in government-controlled Congo.

5.   The meditation group says it wants only to stop the persecution of its adherents.

6.   Meanwhile, the Falungong spiritual movement has also petitioned the Human Rights Commission in Geneva calling for immediate action to stop the persecution of the Falungong in China.