Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted 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.
Hungary Christians Host Israeli Teenagers Fleeing Rocket Attacks
Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006
A group of 18 teenagers from Israel's war-torn northern area and two adult companions arrived in the Hungarian capital Budapest Wednesday, August 16, for a nine-day holiday organized by the Hungarian Baptist Charity and Malev Hungarian Airlines.
Hindu Extremists Attack Jailed Christian
Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006
A group of about 15 Hindu extremists in the southern state of Karnataka on August 4 entered a jail and attacked a Christian businessman accused of compelling his wife to commit suicide.
Pakistan Christians Report Rapes and Attacks Against Workers
Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Christian rights investigators have urged the Pakistani government to help end growing violence against the country's minority Christians, which include rape and attacks against workers, BosNewsLife monitored Monday, August 14.
Copts Lose Homes, Freedom Over Murder Charge
Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Families of five jailed Christians have lost their homes northeast of Cairo after authorities persuaded them to turn over deeds to their property in exchange for what was supposed to be the release of relatives accused of murder.
Indonesia Postpones Execution Christians
Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006
Amid international pressure, Indonesia postponed on Saturday, August 12, the execution of three Christians found guilty in 2001 of violence against Muslims in the province of Central Sulawesi, apparently minutes before they were to be shot by a…
Widespread Attacks Against India Christians Amid Tougher Laws
Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006
Christians in several states of India braced themselves Sunday, August 13, for a period of more violence amid fresh reports of attacks by Hindu militants and the adoption of tougher anti-conversion laws aimed at halting the spread of…
Gospel for Asia Moves to Aid Flood Victims
Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006
Gospel for Asia (GFA) native mission leaders in India are moving quickly to bring aid and hope to victims of what is reported to be the country's worst flooding in 200 years.
China Christians Warn Of “Worst Persecution in 140 Years”
Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006
Over 20 Christians detained during the demolition of a large church in Zhejiang Province were believed to be still in prison Monday, August 14, amid fears that more churches would be destroyed by Chinese security forces as part…
China “Tortures” Four Missionaries in Yunan Province
Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006
Chinese security forces reportedly arrested and tortured four Christian missionaries, including two women, in Jinghong City of Yunan Province on charges of "superstitious activities," BosNewsLife learned Saturday, August 12.
