Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Egypt Vows to Rebuild Churches
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013
Defense Minister Gen. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ordered the repair of all churches that were damaged during the Muslim Brotherhood's violent protests after Egypt's military removed President Mohamed Morsi from office, according to a report by the Mid-East…
Uzbekistan: Christian Children’s Camp Raided by Riot Police
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013
Last month, a Christian children's camp in Uzbekistan was raided by riot police; all the children were subjected to questioning and the homes of the camp's organizers were searched, according to BarnabasAid.
Muslim Brotherhood Burns Churches, Scapegoats Christians
Posted on Friday, August 16, 2013
Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi took out their frustrations on church property and Christian-owned homes and businesses in response to Wednesday's destruction of two Muslim Brotherhood encampments in Cairo after negotiations had broken down between the…
Iran: Convert from Islam jailed for 10 years
Posted on Friday, August 16, 2013
A convert from Islam has been sentenced to ten years in jail for distributing 12,000 pocket-sized Gospels in the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to BarnabasAid.
‘Voice of the Copts’ speaks to EU High Rep
Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2013
The following are excerpts of an open letter published Sunday by the Pakistan Christian Post from Ashraf Ramelah, founder and president of "Voice of the Copts," to the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton.
More Christian Clergy Missing in Syria
Posted on Friday, August 9, 2013
Last week's disappearance of an Italian Jesuit priest in Syria suggested foul play following the kidnappings of two other clergy in April, according to Morning Star News.
Algeria: Apostate faces prison for defaming Islam
Posted on Friday, August 9, 2013
For nearly nine months, an Algerian Christian convert from Islam still waits for a ruling on his appeal to the severe sentence handed him for allegedly proselytizing and defaming Islam and its prophet, according to Morning Star News.
Eritrea Punishes Christians for their Faith
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Eritrean authorities are punishing 39 Christian high school students by subjecting them to beatings and hard labor, according to Open Doors.
Blasphemy Case Finally Dismissed
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2013
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed an appeal against the decision of the Islamabad High Court to revoke the First Information Report formerly lodged against Rimsha Masih under Section 295 B and C of the Pakistani Penal Code,…
