Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Turkmenistan: Appeal for Imprisoned Pastor (Update)
Posted on Friday, September 17, 2010
The wife of an imprisoned Protestant pastor appealed to international observers -- including the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe -- to attend any future trial if her husband's investigation reaches that stage.
Nine Christians Arrested for Evangelism in Iran
Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Iranian State television reported the arrest of nine people on the charge of carrying out evangelism just outside of Hamedan, a well-informed Christian Network reported on Wednesday, September 15.
14 Killed As Anti Christian Violence Spreads In India
Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tensions remained high Wednesday, September 15, in several parts of India where reports of Koran burning in the United States sparked deadly attacks against Christian institutions.
India Militants Attack Christian Aidworkers, Pastors
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2010
Suspected Buddhist militants attacked Christian aid workers in a flood stricken area in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, Christians said Saturday, September 11, and there was also anti-Christian violence reported elsewhere the country.
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.
