Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Myanmar to Pass Bills Curbing Religious Freedoms
Posted on Monday, March 30, 2015
The government of Myanmar is about to pass a series of so-called religious protection bills into law after its Lower House approved two of the bills on March 19, according to Barnabas Aid.
India: Christian Institutions Desecrated
Posted on Monday, March 30, 2015
The recent rape of an elderly nun in West Bengal, India, was part of a premeditated attack against Christian institutions, according to Morning Star News.
Pastors in Sudan to be tried for Evangelism
Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2015
Pastors Yat Michael and Peter Reith have been transferred to prison from their detention in Khartoum after they were apprehended by Sudan's National Intelligence and Security Services, according to Barnabas Aid.
American Missionary Kidnapped in Nigeria
Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2015
In Nigeria last week, an American missionary of The Free Methodist Church was abducted by armed men who then demanded a $300,000 ransom for her safe return, according to The Christian Post.
“Iran Must Know Where We Stand”
Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Naghmeh Abedini said the world was waiting to see if America's leaders would protect religious freedom while her husband, Pastor Saeed Abedini, remained imprisoned for his faith in Iran, according to CBN News.
Copts Protest Obama White House
Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Last week, 20 Coptic Christians in orange jumpsuits knelt with hands behind their backs outside the White House while other protestors displayed photographs of the actual victims whose seaside slaughter turned its beach blood-red, according to The Washington…
Muslims Seize Last Remnant of Church
Posted on Friday, February 20, 2015
On behalf of Muslim investors, the Sudanese government used riot police to forcefully seize the remaining property of Khartoum Bahri Evangelical Church in Khartoum North, according to Morning Star News.
Christian-run Rehab Fined, Shut for 3 Months
Posted on Friday, February 20, 2015
A drug and alcohol rehabilitation center run by Christians in the village of Sychevka in north-eastern Kazakhstan has been fined and closed down for three months after a court order last month, according to Barnabas Aid.
Christians Excluded from Blasphemy Cases for Acquittal
Posted on Friday, February 20, 2015
Pakistan's Punjab Province has excluded Christians from a list of defendants who will have their blasphemy cases expedited for acquittal for lack of evidence, according to Morning Star News.
Pakistan: Police Raid Sunday Worship Services
Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2015
Two churches in Lahore, Pakistan, were raided by police during Sunday services on Feb. 8, according to according to International Christian Concern.
Sisters who became Christians Starved
Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2015
After two Muslim sisters in Uganda left Mohammad for Christ, their uncle beat them and locked them in a room without food for days, according to Morning Star News.
Nigeria: One of the “Worst Places” for Christians
Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2015
The author of a report documenting the global persecution of Christians has concluded that Nigeria is one of the worst places for them to reside, according to Christian Today.
Hindu Mob Attacks House Church Leader
Posted on Monday, February 9, 2015
A covert to Christianity who heads a home fellowship near Mumbai is suffering with chest and back injuries after about 25 Hindus beat him with wooden rods and iron bars on Jan. 24, according to Morning Star News.
Iranian Christian Still Imprisoned After Sentence Ends
Posted on Tuesday, February 3, 2015
An Iranian convert to Christ who should have been released after completing his sentence on Jan. 13 continues to be held in Rajaei-Shahr prison in Karaj, according to Barnabas Aid.
