Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Malaysia Prime Minister “Prohibits” Evangelizing Among Muslims
Posted on Friday, September 1, 2006
There was international concern Wednesday, August 30, that a reported decision by Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to further restrict evangelizing among Muslims would lead to oppression of evangelical Christians and other minorities in the Asian nation.
Vietnam Pastor and ‘Cyber Dissident’ Released From Jail
Posted on Friday, September 1, 2006
Leading Christian and secular human rights groups welcomed Thursday, August 31 the release of a church leader and a well-known Internet activist as part of Vietnam's National Day of amnesty of thousands of prisoners.
Extremist Attacks Against Christian Mount
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Multiple attacks and arrests in recent weeks demonstrate ongoing hostility towards Christians in India. Police have cooperated with Hindu extremists, in some cases claiming "tremendous pressure" to charge Christian ministers with forced conversion.
Leading Cuban Christian Dissident Antunez Beaten In Prison
Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006
Prison authorities have "brutally beaten" Jorge Luis GarcÃa Perez (Antunez), an influential Christian dissident serving an 18-year prison sentence in Cuba on charges of "spreading propaganda", he and fellow activists confirmed Friday, August 25.
Pastor among three charged with Quran sacrilege
Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006
A Muslim cleric has accused three Christians including a pastor of the village, 55/2 L, some 2 Kms from the city, of blaspheming the Quran, the Muslims holy book.
Indonesia Christians Receive “Indefinite” Stay of Execution
Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006
There was uncertainty Saturday, August 26, about the fate of three Catholics sentenced to death for their alleged role in massacring Muslims after reports that they received an "indefinite" stay of execution from Indonesian authorities.
Town in India Plans Ban on Preaching Non-Hindu Faiths
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006
The Congress Party-led government of the southern state of Andhra Pradesh has decided to enact a law banning preaching of any religion other than Hinduism in Tirupati, a "temple town" in large measure under the administration of its…
India Army “Attacks” Church, One Killed, Five Injured
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006
Tensions remained high Thursday in India's northeastern state of Manipur after a pastor was killed and five others injured when Indian security forces reportedly opened at a Baptist church.
Four Christians Attacked Arrested After Service
Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Hindu extremists on Sunday (August 20) beat four Christians, including a pastor, who were later arrested on charges of 'forced conversion' in Madhya Pradesh state.
Catholic Villagers Attack, Vandalize Baptists
Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Maronite Catholics attacked a newly-built, independent Baptist church near Beirut this month, mauling churchgoers preparing to host war refugees from southern Lebanon.
Ailing Evangelist Abused In Indonesia Prison, Group Says
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006
An ailing Christian evangelist serving a four-year prison sentence in Indonesia's West Java province for allegedly defaming Islam has been abused in jail by Muslim militants, Christian investigators said Thursday, August 17.
Native Missionaries Fear More Violence in India Amid Controversial Laws
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006
Native Christian missionaries in India say recently passed anti-conversion laws in several states have added to an atmosphere of hatred against them and will makes it more difficult to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, BosNewsLife learned Thursday,…
Vietnam Security Forces Attack Christian Tribes; Kill Prisoner
Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006
Missionaries on Wednesday, August 16, said Vietnamese authorities have stepped up attacks against predominantly Christian tribes in remote areas of the Communist-run country shortly after a Christian prisoner was allegedly killed by police.
