Don’t Cover Up the Killing of Copt Protesters

The Egyptian military’s intent to investigate its own use of force against unarmed Coptic Christians demonstrating on Oct. 9, 2011, raises concerns of a cover-up, according to Human Rights Watch.

Burmese Military Unit Arrests Pastor

A government military unit assigned to clear a road assaulted and then arrested five men including a pastor of the Catholic Association.

Somalia Christians Face More Violence Amid Suicide Attack, Beheading

Christians in Somalia were confronted with more violence Sunday, October 23, amid reports that a suspected Islamic militant blew himself up while earlier the militant al-Shabab group beheaded a 17-year-old Christian near the capital Mogadishu.

Muslims Kill Another Christian in Nigeria

nigeriaAlready shell-shocked by attacks from Boko Haram, a hard-line Muslim group that seeks to impose Shariah (Muslim) law in the northern states of Nigeria, Christians again had to take cover after the August 27 shooting of Mark Ojunta, a 36-year-old evangelist from southern Nigeria ministering to the Kotoko people in one of Nigeria’s northeastern states. This murder comes less that three months after Boko Haram killed a Maiduguri pastor, the same city as Mr. Ojunta.

No Churches Left in Afghanistan

There aren’t any public churches left standing in Afghanistan, according to the U.S. State Department.

Syrian Believers in Need of Prayer

syriaChristians in Syria need prayer during that country’s current civil turmoil; at least 2,700 people have been killed and thousands more arrested in an effort to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Egypt vows probe into Sunday’s deadly clashes

Egypt’s prime minister chaired an emergency meeting Monday after clashes involving soldiers and Coptic protesters left at least 25 dead and hundreds wounded.

Muslims shut down Protestant church

Muslims of the Islamic Defender Front aided by local officials recently shut down a Protestant church in Jatinangor on rumors that the church was a haven for newly baptised Christians.

Iran Pastor’s Execution Verdict Expected Monday; Ruling Delayed

pastor youcef in iranIranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani learns early next week whether he will be executed for refusing to recant his faith in Jesus Christ and return to Islam, as the court needs more time to consult with the country’s leadership, trial observers told Worthy News Thursday, October 6.

Four People Kidnapped in Iraq

Four people, three Christians and one of Turkish origin, were kidnapped on Sept. 21 according to Middle East Concern. They were returning from a hunting trip when their vehicle was stopped by armed men. The vehicle was found a short time later after it had been burned, with the bodies of the dogs inside.

Egyptian Muslims Attack Copts

Mobs of Muslims torched a church in Upper Egypt and then looted and burned nearby Coptic homes and businesses.

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