Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Egypt Christians Sentenced To Death Over Anti-Islam Film
Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012
The European Union was under pressure Wednesday, November 27, to freeze 500 million euro ($647 million) in annual financial aid to Egypt after a court in the capital Cairo sentenced seven Christians to death for their involvement in…
Kazakhstan Adopts Oppressive Religious Law
Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012
An oppressive religious law adopted by Kazakhstan last year has reduced the number of officially recognized religions from 46 to 17, according to Eurasianet.
Nigeria Gunmen Free Boko Haram Fighters; Two Police Killed
Posted on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Gunmen have attacked a police station near Nigeria's capital Abuja that holds members of the feared Islamic group 'Boko Haram', freeing prisoners and killing two police officers, officials said.
Nigeria Church Blast Kills Five; Dozens Injured
Posted on Monday, November 26, 2012
At least five people were killed and dozens injured Sunday, November 25, when a suicide bomber drove a car full of explosives into a church inside the Jaji military barracks in Nigeria's northern Kaduna state, officials said.
Religious Conflict Rising in Kenya
Posted on Monday, November 26, 2012
Religious violence is on the rise in Kenya following a series of explosions in Nairobi's predominately Somali neighborhood.
Somali Christian Convert Beheaded
Posted on Friday, November 23, 2012
Islamic militants from al-Shabaab beheaded a Christian in the Somalian city of Barawa Friday, accusing him of both being a spy and forsaking Islam.
Church fire under investigation in Turkmenistan
Posted on Friday, November 23, 2012
Some churches in Turkmenistan have literally come under fire after the Baptist House of Prayer in Turkmenbashi was recently razed, according to Slavic Gospel Association spokesman Joel Griffith.
Christian Girl Acquitted of Blasphemy
Posted on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A Pakistani court has dismissed blasphemy charges against a Christian girl for allegedly burning pages of the Qu'ran.
Islamic sub-state soon for Philippines?
Posted on Monday, November 19, 2012
An Islamic sub-state in the southern Philippines may become a reality following an agreement between that government and a Muslim separatist group that has been fighting a war for independence for decades.
Dozens of Churches Destroyed In Tanzania; East Africa Violence Spreading
Posted on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Dozens of Christian worship places have been destroyed by Islamic extremists in Tanzania and church leaders are fleeing its heavily Muslim island of Zanzibar, as the persecution of Christians spreads throughout East Africa, a human rights chief said…
Pakistani Pastor denied Bail for Blasphemy
Posted on Friday, November 2, 2012
A Pakistani Pastor arrested for blasphemy in Sanghla Hill, Punjab Province, was denied bail Tuesday, according to the Pakistan Christian Post.
Pastor, Church Ministers Sentenced to Total of Four Years
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Arrested just before last Christmas, four Christian converts recently received a total of four years in prison at the Revolutionary Court in Ahwaz according to Christian news agency, Mohabat News.
Muslim Mob bars Coptic Congregation
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
A Muslim mob in the village of Ezbet Marco surrounded its only Coptic Church Sunday morning, barring Copts from neighboring villages from entering.
Muslims torch Tanzanian Churches
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
More than 100 followers of an Islamist separatist group have been arrested in Tanzania earlier this month during sectarian riots in which several churches were set ablaze.
