Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Saudi Arabia to deport Eritrean Christian
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Facing a possible death sentence, Eyob Mussie, a Christian refugee living in Saudi Arabia, was instead informed that he will be returned to Eritrea, a nation where returnees often face imprisonment, torture and even death.
Missionaries Face Severe Opposition in India
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011
Several Gospel for Asia missionaries are encountering intense opposition, but persecution is not uncommon in this part of the world: entire families have been forced to leave their homes and villages because of the cause of Christ.
Armenia Evangelicals Under Pressure Amid New Legislation
Posted on Sunday, July 17, 2011
Rights activists and religious groups in Armenia say new legislation will increase intolerance towards the country's evangelical Christians and other minorities, some of whom already face prosecution for their church activities.
Nigeria Christians Flee Deadly Tribal Clashes
Posted on Sunday, July 17, 2011
A feud between the Kona and Mumuye tribes in eastern Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of as many as 100 people, including Christians, more than previous estimates, missionaries said.
Vietnam Massacre of Hmong Christians; Pastors “Beheaded”
Posted on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Vietnamese security forces beheaded pastors and shot to death "many" other Hmong Christians who gathered to await Christ's return after a false prophecy by an American preacher, according to a leading advocacy group's leader.
New South could have consequences for Christians in North Sudan
Posted on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Amid all the news over the world's newest nation, South Sudan, Carl Moeller of Open Doors fears something was overlooked. "We are rejoicing that there are increased freedoms in the South," said Moeller, "but we have to ask…
Iranian Supreme Court Confirms Death Sentence?
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The Iranian Supreme Court's ruling on the appeal against the death sentence of Youcef Nadarkhani by a lower court was finally delivered to his attorney.
Laos: Two Church Leaders Languish in Prison
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Two pastors arrested six months ago on charges of holding a "secret meeting" during a Christmas celebration without government approval languish in prison without a trial. Officials continue to offer them the option of renouncing their faith and…
China claims Christian used “superstition” to undermine law enforcement
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
A leader in China's growing underground church movement who disappeared last month was actually in police custody. Held on "suspicion of using superstition to undermine national law enforcement," Shi Enhaoi is one of 150 million Chinese Christians who…
Blasts near two churchs kills six Nigerians
Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011
Explosions near two churchs -- one in the town of Suleija near the Nigerian capital and another in the town of Damboa south of the state capital -- have so far claimed the lives of six Nigerians.
Kazakhstan: Pastors Charged with Praying
Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011
Pastor Yerzhan Ushanov of New Life Protestant Church in Taraz is looking at two years' imprisonment if criminal charges for injuring an individual's health ever come to court, Christian rights investigators said.
Egyptian Court rules in favour of Christian Converts
Posted on Friday, July 8, 2011
Egypt's Supreme Administrative Court recently ruled in favour of anyone wanting their religious registration officially changed back to "Christian", according to Middle East Concern.
CAN fears Nigerian Islamization via Banking
Posted on Thursday, July 7, 2011
The Christian Association of Nigeria said a proposal by the Central Bank of Nigeria to introduce Islamic Banking is part of a hidden agenda by Muslims to Islamize the nation.
Iranian Believer Remains in Custody Despite Making Bail
Posted on Thursday, July 7, 2011
Farshid Fathi was in solitary confinement for months before he was told that he could be free on $200,000 bail; with great difficulty, his family came up with the cash after selling his father-in-law's home, but when Fathi…
Iran: Doubts that Pastor’s Death Sentence Has Been Annulled
Posted on Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Christians in Iran have challenged news reports that the death penalty for Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani has been annulled pointing out that in reality the Supreme Court appears to have added a precondition requiring him to renounce his faith…
