Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Four Christians Released By Saudi Authorities
Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2001
ISTANBUL, February 15 (Compass) -- Saudi Arabia released four Filipino Christians in Riyadh yesterday, 40 days after their arrest by the country's strict Islamic police for conducting Christian worship services in a private home.
Seven Christians in Brunei Detained for ‘Cult’ Activities
Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2001
Three Christians arrested in December and four Christians arrested in January for alleged "cult" activities are being detained under Brunei's Internal Security Act, which allows them to be held 60 days before they are officially charged.
Case Dropped Against ‘Nepal Four’
Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2001
The case against four Christians detained since October 29 on trumped-up proselytism charges was dismissed February 11 in Rajbiraj, Nepal, after prosecution witnesses failed to appear in court. The judge ordered the four -- three Nepali nationals and…
Egypt Acquits All Muslim Murder Suspects
Posted on Tuesday, February 6, 2001
Instead of convicting the Muslim murder suspects accused of killing 21 Christians in last year's El-Kosheh massacre, a judge in southern Egypt has accused the local Coptic clergy of responsibility for the three-day rampage.
Two Missionaries Taken Captive In Southern Philippines
Posted on Friday, February 2, 2001
AUSTIN, Texas, June 2 (Compass) -- Two New Tribes Mission workers kidnapped with 18 others from a southern Philippines resort are unharmed, but the Islamic rebels that snatched them are still holding them captive, confirmed NTM ministry spokesman…
Imprisoned Evangelicals in Chiapas Hope for Justice
Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2001
CHIAPAS, MEXICO (January 30, 2001) -- Chiapas evangelicals accused of taking part in the Acteal Massacre are dismayed that after almost three years in prison, many among them have not received justice. But they remain hopeful that the…
Imprisoned Evangelicals in Chiapas Hope for Justice
Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2001
Chiapas evangelicals accused of taking part in the Acteal Massacre are dismayed that after almost three years in prison, many among them have not received justice. But they remain hopeful that the state's new governor will see that…
Pakistani Court Aquits Three Christians of Blasphemy
Posted on Friday, January 26, 2001
A Pakistani high court acquitted three Christians of blasphemy, calling for an investigation as to whether their Muslim accuser had fabricated a false case against them two years ago.
Another Church Bomb Attempt Confirmed in Tajikistan
Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2001
A third New Year's Eve attack against a Christian church in the Central Asian state of Tajikistan has been confirmed this past week by Korean Christians linked with Grace Sonmin Church in Dushanbe.
Jailed Pakistani Christian Evangelists Freed on Bail
Posted on Monday, January 22, 2001
ISTANBUL, January 22 (Compass) -- After eight days in jail, two Pakistani evangelists arrested in Jacobabad for distributing Christian literature and tapes of the documentary "Jesus" film were released on bail January 19.
Jailed Pakistani Christian Evangelists Freed on Bail
Posted on Monday, January 22, 2001
After eight days in jail, two Pakistani evangelists arrested in Jacobabad for distributing Christian literature and tapes of the documentary "Jesus" film were released on bail January 19.
Four Christians Still Languishing in Napali Jail
Posted on Saturday, January 20, 2001
Amid fears that Hindu extremists are persecuting Christians in greater numbers, Nepali church leaders launched the Forum for Human Concern in Nepal in January to safeguard religious freedom and garner international support for the release of four Christians…
Global Persecution of Christians Continues Unabated
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2001
WHEATON, ILLINOIS (January 19, 2001) -- Persecution continues in many countries around the world even though there are signs of progress in Vietnam, according to the World Evangelical Fellowship's Religious Freedom Report.
Global Persecution of Christians Continues Unabated
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2001
WHEATON, ILLINOIS (January 19, 2001) -- Persecution continues in many countries around the world even though there are signs of progress in Vietnam, according to the World Evangelical Fellowship's Religious Freedom Report.
Middle East Crisis Headlines – 1/18/2001
Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2001
Opposition leader Ariel Sharon has set out his peace plan, in which Israel would not cede any more land to the Palestinians. Sharon confirmed the details of the plan which were published today in the Hebrew daily "Ha’aretz."
Church Members Killed In Northwest Columbia
Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2001
SANTA ANA (January 17, 2001) -- A Colombian pastor and his family have fled for their lives after ultra-rightist forces killed three members of the pastor's church, reports a church leader in Medellin.
Church Members Killed In Northwest Columbia
Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2001
A Colombian pastor and his family have fled for their lives after ultra-rightist forces killed three members of the pastor's church, reports a church leader in Medellin.
Colombian Violence is Forcing Ministries to Re-Think Plans
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2001
Amid Colombia's rising tide of violence between rebels, paramilitaries and the nation's army, its people need help and encouragement more than ever. But the danger has forced many international ministries working in the country to re-think plans or…
