christians in Laos have been told they will be killed

christians in Laos have been told they will be killed if they do not give up their faith or leave their village according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide. 
The Christians were told by a Laos government official at a village meeting: "If you do not give up your Christian faith, leave the village; if you do not give up your faith or leave the village, you will be punished by death".
This shocking ultimatum was delivered at a meeting in Donthapad village, Sanamchai District in Attapeu Province, southern Laos on February 19. The main official mentioned is Mr Boumlarb, the Deputy Chief of Sanamchai District. Christians in Laos have been subject to a particularly harsh wave of persecution since 1998. Many have been imprisoned and widespread pressure and persecution has been implemented across the country. Believers have been coerced and forced to sign forms abandoning their religion. Some have been forced to prove that they have given up their faith by participating in animist rituals, smoking and drinking alcohol and blood.