Coptic priest, Father Aghnatious Al Mohariky, was shot in a field outside the monastery where he lived in Egypt on September 2nd, 1999. Two Muslim brothers were convicted of killing the monk, but received sentences of only seven years, a “slap on the wrist” by Egyptian standards. (World Evangelical Fellowship).

Two Roman Catholic deacons, about 30 years old, who were shortly to be ordained priests; a young theology student; two Canossian nuns: Sister Celeste de Carvalho from Timor, and Sister Erminia Cazzaniga from Italy. In addition, two orphan girls were killed, who were cared for by the Sisters. The massacre took place in Bacau, Timor, Indonesia on September 26th, 1999. (Human Rights Without Frontiers, Belgium).

Fr. Karl Albrecht, 70, killed by a machine gun blast to the stomach in his home by Muslim militiaman in Dili, Timor, Indonesia. September 1999. (World Evangelical Fellowship).

Protestant Pastor Francisco de Vasconcelos, killed by Muslim militiamen in Manatuto, Timor, Indonesia, while seeking refuge with thousands of others. September 1999. (World Evangelical Fellowship).