Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Two Killed In Kenya Church Attack; Anti-Christian Violence Spreading
Posted on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Two people were killed when suspected Islamic militants attacked a church in eastern Kenya, adding to concerns about increased violence against devoted Christians in the African nation, police and church members said Sunday, November 6.
150 Killed In Attack On Nigeria Churches, Police (UPDATE)
Posted on Monday, November 7, 2011
Islamic militants shouting "Allahu Akbar", or 'Allah is great', carried out coordinated gun and bomb attacks on churches and police stations in northern Nigeria, killing at least 67 people and injuring some 100 others, aid workers and witnesses…
Don’t Cover Up the Killing of Copt Protesters
Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The Egyptian military's intent to investigate its own use of force against unarmed Coptic Christians demonstrating on Oct. 9, 2011, raises concerns of a cover-up, according to Human Rights Watch.
Burmese Military Unit Arrests Pastor
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
A government military unit assigned to clear a road assaulted and then arrested five men including a pastor of the Catholic Association.
Somalia Christians Face More Violence Amid Suicide Attack, Beheading
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011
Christians in Somalia were confronted with more violence Sunday, October 23, amid reports that a suspected Islamic militant blew himself up while earlier the militant al-Shabab group beheaded a 17-year-old Christian near the capital Mogadishu.
Muslims Kill Another Christian in Nigeria
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011
Already shell-shocked by attacks from Boko Haram, a hard-line Muslim group that seeks to impose Shariah (Muslim) law in the northern states of Nigeria, Christians again had to take cover after the August 27 shooting of Mark Ojunta,…
No Churches Left in Afghanistan
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
There aren't any public churches left standing in Afghanistan, according to the U.S. State Department.
Syrian Believers in Need of Prayer
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Christians in Syria need prayer during that country's current civil turmoil; at least 2,700 people have been killed and thousands more arrested in an effort to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Egypt vows probe into Sunday’s deadly clashes
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Egypt's prime minister chaired an emergency meeting Monday after clashes involving soldiers and Coptic protesters left at least 25 dead and hundreds wounded.
Muslims shut down Protestant church
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Muslims of the Islamic Defender Front aided by local officials recently shut down a Protestant church in Jatinangor on rumors that the church was a haven for newly baptised Christians.
Iran Pastor’s Execution Verdict Expected Monday; Ruling Delayed
Posted on Friday, October 7, 2011
Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani learns early next week whether he will be executed for refusing to recant his faith in Jesus Christ and return to Islam, as the court needs more time to consult with the country's leadership,…
Four People Kidnapped in Iraq
Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2011
Four people, three Christians and one of Turkish origin, were kidnapped on Sept. 21 according to Middle East Concern. They were returning from a hunting trip when their vehicle was stopped by armed men. The vehicle was found…
Egyptian Muslims Attack Copts
Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2011
Mobs of Muslims torched a church in Upper Egypt and then looted and burned nearby Coptic homes and businesses.
