Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Kashmir Riots Destroy Christian School, At Least 13 Killed
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2010
A Christian school was torched as thousands of Islamic fundamentalists took to the streets in Kashmir following a report on an Iranian TV Channel of a Koran being desecrated in New York over the weekend. At least 13…
Christians Attacked Again in Indonesia, Leader Stabbed
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2010
A church leader was stabbed in the stomach along with a reverend hit in the head with a wooden plank during an attack on a group of Christians in Indonesia’s province of West Java on Sunday. This is…
Christians In Danger Amid Deadly Protests Against Koran Burning (UPDATE)
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010
Minority Christians in strict Islamic countries remained anxious about their safety Friday, September 10, amid deadly protests against plans by an American pastor to burn copies of the Koran, although it remained uncertain whether the bonfire would go-ahead.
Somali Christian Killed, His Four Children Kidnapped
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010
Yet another leader of an underground Christian movement in Somalia was murdered by Islamic insurgents. Afterwards, his four children were taken from their mother in a continuing campaign against Christians, Worthy News has learned.
Iraqi Christians Face Harder Times Ahead
Posted on Thursday, September 9, 2010
An organization dedicated to persecuted Christians worldwide expects life for believers in Iraq will only get worse as American troops are redeployed back to the States.
Cuba Drops Charges Against Church Leader
Posted on Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Cuba has released and dropped all charges of "threatening behavior" against a well-known church after his accusers gave contradictory evidence against him, a Christian human rights organization said Monday, September 7.
Iranian Christian Detained in Ahvaz
Posted on Sunday, September 5, 2010
Members of a home-based church in the city of Ahvaz are worried about one of their own who has not been heard from since his arrest, Worthy News has learned.
“Daughters of Cambodia” Frees Girls from Sex Industry
Posted on Sunday, September 5, 2010
Daughters of Cambodia, a Christian outreach and rehabilitation program started by British missionary Ruth Elliott, is working to free girls sold into the sex slave industry, Worthy News has learned.
Prayer Center Complex Destroyed by Chinese Government
Posted on Friday, September 3, 2010
A prayer center complex, known as "Prayer Mountain", was destroyed in China after several elderly Christians were forcibly removed, and then watched helplessly as their building was demolished according to ChinaAid, Worthy News has learned.
Cuba Detains Church Leader For “Offensive Bahavior”
Posted on Friday, September 3, 2010
A respected church leader in Cuba was unexpectedly arrested on Monday on trumped up charges of "offensive behavior" and "threats" according to a Christian human rights organization.
Turkmenistan: Protestant Pastor Faces Five Years Imprisonment
Posted on Wednesday, September 1, 2010
A Pentecostal pastor remained in police custody Tuesday, August 31, in Turkmenistan where he faces five years imprisonment and confiscation of properties for "large-scale swindling", charges his wife and church members strongly deny, rights activists said.
Man Dies in Vietnam Crackdown On Christian Villagers
Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010
Eight arrested Christians remained in Vietnamese police custody Sunday, August 29, after a violent government crackdown on Christian villagers in which one person was killed and several others injured, including a pregnant woman who lost her child, rights…
Christian Rights Groups Supports UN Inquiry
Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is urging all European Union (EU) foreign ministers to call for the formation of a United Nations (UN) Commission of Inquiry to investigate claims of crimes against humanity in North Korea, Worthy News has…
12 Believers Attacked and Arrested in India
Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010
After an attack on an Indian believers home in Karnataka, India, 12 believers, including the pastor and an evangelist were arrested by police Worthy news has learned.
Three U.S. Christian Aid Workers Killed in Pakistan, source
Posted on Saturday, August 28, 2010
Suspected Islamic militants have killed three American Christian aid workers who were helping victims of Pakistan's worst floods in recent memory, a well-informed source in the Pakistani military told Worthy News Saturday, August 28.
North Korea Releases American Christian
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010
North Korea released an American Christian Friday, August 27, seven months after he was detained for illegally entering the reclusive state to protest reported human rights abuses.
