Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
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.
Christians in Niger Rebuild
Posted on Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Christians in Niger are meeting in private homes protected by police as they plan to rebuild the churches damaged by Islamic protests during the weekend of Jan. 16-18, according to Morning Star News.
Christian Genocide Rises While World Just Watches
Posted on Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Following the release of its latest World Watch List -- ranking the top 50 countries in which Christians face the most persecution for their faith -- Open Doors has accused world leaders of callous indifference, according to The…
Two Christians Fined by Kazakhan courts
Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2015
In separate incidents, two Kazakh Christians have been issued large fines for practicing their religion without the state's permission, according to Barnabas Aid.
India MP Vows Death for Hindus converting to Christ
Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2015
An Indian lawmaker of the ruling Hindu nationalist party has promised a death sentence for any Hindu who converts to Christianity, according to the International Business Times.
Kenya: Christian Shot to Death Outside Church
Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Kenyan police are searching for a gunman who shot a Christian to death while on his way to a church in Mombasa on Jan. 11, according to Morning Star News.
Zimbabwe Authorities Threaten Christian Ministry
Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Zimbabwe government authorities are threatening to arrest any Christians who refuse to leave the Maleme farm in Bulawayo where the Shalom and Ebenezer Christian ministries are located, according to Barnabas Aid.
Online Petition Aimed at Obama
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Before Barack Obama visits India, an online petition has urged the president to ask India's Narendra Modi to "preserve and promote the religious freedom of minorities," according to The American Bazaaar.
Nigerian Government Urged to Rebuild Churches
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015
The Nigerian Federal Government has been urged to rebuild the churches that were razed by Boko Haram during its attacks in the northern part of the nation, according to All Africa.
