Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
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.
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…
