Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
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.
Pastor Attacked in Delhi
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010
A pastor and his church in India were attacked by a mob Sunday, Worthy News has learned.
Muslims Kidnap Pakistan Christian House Maid
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010
The parents of a Christian Pakistani girl were still searching for their daughter Thursday, August 26, nearly half a year after she was reportedly kidnapped, forced to marry a Muslim men, and pressured into embracing Islam.
Ex-President Carter in North Korea to Release Christian
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrived in North Korea Wednesday, August 25, to try to win the release of a devoted American Christian who has been jailed for illegally entering the isolated state earlier this year. Aijalon Mahli…
Muslim Men Attack Somali Church Leader in Ethiopia
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Two Somali Muslim men attacked a popular Somali church leader in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa Aug. 21, according to a Washington-based Christian human rights group.
Pastors and Congregants Arrested in India
Posted on Sunday, August 22, 2010
Two Christian pastors and some of their congregation were arrested last week for preaching the gospel in India, Worthy News has learned.
Church Forced to Close in Indonesia
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Police and local officials backed by a Muslim mob closed down a church in North Sumatra Province July 30.
Protestants Protest Against Persecution in Jakarta
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Thousands of people took part in a Protestant protest at the National Monument in front of the State Palace, residence of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono this week.
200,000 Christians In Pakistan Impacted By Deadly Flooding
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Up to 200,000 Christians are among the millions impacted by deadly flooding in Pakistan Worthy News learned Tuesday, August 17, but the United Nations warned that only a fraction of flood victims have received any help.
Series on Jesus Pulled from Lebanese TV After Uproar
Posted on Monday, August 16, 2010
Two Lebanese channels one of which is linked to Hezbollah stopped broadcasting an Iranian-made television series depicting the life of Jesus after receiving complaints from Christians.
