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Syrian Christians killed, wounded in Aleppo
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2015
Armenians in Aleppo -- the largest city in Syria -- have been under siege since Holy Week from rocket attacks that have killed 30 and injured almost 60.
Niger: Muslims Burn 69 Churches; Christians Forgive
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2015
It took only a few hours, but it was enough time for hundreds of radical Muslims in Niger, West Africa, to destroy dozens of churches and several Christian homes. Ten people lost their lives and hundreds were injured…
Egypt: Militants attack Church, Police
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2015
Last Sunday, jihadists exploded a bomb in Cairo and attacked a church in Alexandria, leaving one dead and seven others wounded.
ISIS Demands $30 Million to Free Christian Hostages
Posted on Friday, April 10, 2015
Islamic State militants are demanding up to $30 million in ransom to release the hundreds of Christian hostages in Syria, according to an officer within the Assyrian leadership.
Egypt: Mob of Muslims Attack Church
Posted on Thursday, April 2, 2015
Last week, about 20 armed men joined a mob of more than 100 Muslims from Al-Our village to attack The Virgin Mary Church, the only church for nearly 2,500 Christians.

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Christian persecution includes any form of harassment, discrimination, legal restriction, or violence targeted at believers because of their faith in Jesus Christ. It ranges from social and economic pressure to imprisonment, torture, and martyrdom.

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