Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Sweden Plans Deportation Iranian Christians Despite Dangers
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
There was concern over the plight of several Iranian Christian asylum seekers in Sweden Tuesday, April 24, after Swedish authorities decided to deport them despite fears they may be jailed or even executed there, Christians said.
South Sudan Withdraws from Disputed Border
Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2012
South Sudan announced today it would withdraw its troops from the disputed border territory its forces recently acquired, thereby avoiding an all-out war with neighboring Sudan.
Azerbaijan Judge to “liquidate” church?
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2012
A court in Baku will decide next week whether Greater Grace Protestant Church – which has been registered with the state for 19 years – should be liquidated, according to Forum 18 News Service.
India Muslim Militants Attack Christians, Several Injured
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012
Christians in India's eastern West Bengal state were recovering of their injuries Thursday, April 12, after Muslim militants broke up a prayer meeting and beat up believers, including women, local police and Christians said.
Suspected Maoist Rebels Kill Indian Pastor
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012
A 35-year-old church pastor was murdered in India's southeastern Andhra Pradesh state by suspected Maoist rebels who slit his throat, police and Indian rights activists confirmed Thursday, April 12.
38 Killed In Easter Bombing Near Nigerian Churches
Posted on Monday, April 9, 2012
A car bombing in the northern Nigerian town of Kudana killed dozens of people and damaged churches during an Easter worship service Sunday, April 8, officials and Christians said.
12 Iranian Christians Stand Trial Easter Sunday
Posted on Monday, April 9, 2012
Twelve Christians are to stand trial in Iran on Easter Sunday on charges including "crimes against the order", an activist assisting them with advocacy told Worthy News.
Sudan Bombs Churches and Schools
Posted on Tuesday, April 3, 2012
After earlier denying that it had bombed civilians, last week Sudanese aerial strikes targeted church buildings and schools in Kauda, South Kordofan state.
Lao Christians ‘Reclaim’ Confiscated Church Buildings
Posted on Monday, April 2, 2012
Members of three evangelical churches in southern Laos began reclaiming their church buildings confiscated by Lao authorities in a daring move to worship during Palm Sunday, the countdown to Easter, a representative told Worthy News.
Iranian Pastor Nadarkhani ‘Still Alive’, Awaiting Verdict
Posted on Monday, April 2, 2012
Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani who faces execution for refusing to abandon his faith in Christ and embrace Islam was still alive, "through the power of Jesus Christ and prayers", an official assisting him told Worthy News.
Iran Threatens Church with Bombing
Posted on Friday, March 30, 2012
Another church in Tehran was ordered to cease holding services in Farsi, the Iranian national language, otherwise it could be "bombed".
‘Ethnic Cleansing of Christians’ in Syria; 50,000 Flee
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Islamic militants with ties to terror group al-Qaida have launched the "ethnic cleansing of minority Christians" in Syria, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee the embattled Syrian city of Homs and other areas, aid workers confirmed…
Report: Burma Army Attacks Church, Christian Conference
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Burma's military ransacked a Baptist church and broke up a Christian conference of the predominantly Christian Chin community in the latest confrontation between government forces and ethnic minorities, Christian investigators told Worthy News.
