Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Vietnam Security Forces “Torturing” Detained Montagnard Christians
Posted on Friday, May 4, 2007
Two Degar Montagnard Christians have been detained and tortured in Vietnam's Central Highlands after security forces discovered they had been collecting names of the most impoverished people apparently to better target aid, fellow believers told BosNewsLife Thursday, May…
Sudan: Evangelists Killed in Nuba Mountains
Posted on Thursday, May 3, 2007
An Egyptian and three Sudanese Christians were killed last week when their truck came under gunfire after holding an evangelistic meeting in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains region.
Uzbekistan Pastor Appeals Against Labor Camp Sentence; Journalist Jailed
Posted on Wednesday, May 2, 2007
A court in Uzbekistan on Tuesday, May 1, began hearing evangelical Pastor Dmitri (David) Shestakov's appeal against his sentence to four-years in one of Uzbekistan's open labor camps on controversial "religious extremism charges," Christians close to the case…
Cameroon Government Cracking Down On Pentecostal Churches
Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007
Evangelical Christians in Cameroon faced an uncertain future Sunday, April 29, amid fresh reports that local authorities are seeking to control the "surging numbers" of Pentecostal churches in Western African nation.
India Hindu Militants Attack Independent Pastor In Front Of Daughter
Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007
Dozens of Hindu militants on Sunday, April 29, nearly killed an independent pastor in Jaipur, the capital of India's western Rajasthan state, while his small ill daughter watched the attack, a senior human rights investigator told BosNewsLife.
India State Bans Promoting Christianity In Several Areas
Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007
One of India's main advocacy organizations representing churches and mission groups expressed shock Saturday, April 28, that the Hindu-led government of Andhra Pradesh "banned Christianity" in several parts of the volatile state.
Turkey Arrests Street Evangelists For “Insulting Islam”
Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007
Turkish police reportedly released an American Christian from prison late Friday, April 27, after he and three other evangelists were detained in Istanbul this week for charges that included "missionary activity" and "insulting Islam."
Uzbekistan Detains Evangelical Pastor; Jails Activist
Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007
An evangelical pastor remained detained in Uzbekistan Friday, April 27, after he was reportedly arrested in Muynak a city in Uzbekistan's troubled region of Karakalpakstan, while an activist was sentenced to six years in jail.
Turkish Believers “Satanically Tortured” Before Being Killed
Posted on Friday, April 27, 2007
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There was increased concern Thursday, April 26, about the plight of active Christians in Turkey after investigators revealed that three evangelical believers were "satanically tortured" last week before being killed.
India: Hindu Extremists Target Christian State Offical
Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007
Hindu extremists in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh have raised the incidence of attacks on believers to an unprecedented high, including a slander campaign against the state’s chief minister, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, a Christian.
Vietnam Christian Politician In Hiding Amid Police Crackdown
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007
An influential Christian politician was in hiding in Vietnam Tuesday, April 24, after being harassed by Vietnamese security forces who also attacked other dissidents planning to meet US officials, a leading human rights activist confirmed to BosNewsLife.
Nigeria Christians On Edge As Muslim Wins Presidential Ballot
Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Christians in Nigeria were on high alert Monday, April 23, as election officials confirmed that the outgoing Christian president of Nigeria will be succeeded by a controversial Muslim candidate following Saturday's election.
Mexico: Pact Sets New Course for Threatened Christians
Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007
On Monday (April 23), small town political bosses near this city in Chiapas state are set to meet with representatives of 65 Christians they have threatened to expel in a showdown that could influence religious rights throughout the…
