Over 180 Christians Still Detained by Thailand Authorities for Over 2 Months
A group of 181 Christian refugees fleeing religious persecution in Vietnam has been detained in Thailand for the last two months.
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79 Kidnapped Christian School Students Freed in Cameroon
The 79 school children kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from a school in Cameroon have been released, but two of the three staff members abducted are still being held, said a church official.
North Korean Christians ‘Desperate’ for Bibles, Risking Death to Acquire a Copy
North Korea’s Christians are so hungry for a Bible that they’re willing to risk 15 years in a labor camp or even death to acquire a copy of God’s Word.
Egypt Says Perpetrators of Attack Against Christians Killed
Egypt said Sunday that security forces have killed 19 militants in a shootout, including the gunmen suspected of killing seven Christians in an attack on pilgrims traveling to a remote desert monastery.
Over 20 Detained for Sharing Gospel in China
More than 20 Christians were arrested on October 20 as they were evangelizing on the streets. During the ordeal, the members of the Church were not discouraged but continued to evangelize and share the love of Christ.
Sudan Releases 13 Christians Arrested in Darfur after Torture, Threats
After torturing them and threatening to charge them with serious crimes, authorities in Sudan have released 13 Christians arrested in the Darfur Region, sources said.
Dozens of Christians Killed in Muslim Attack on Market in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Muslims attacked a market in Kaduna state, in north-central Nigeria, on Thursday (Oct. 18), killing dozens of Christians and burning a church building, sources said.
Turkey Arrests Another Pastor Just Days after Pastor Brunson is Released
After releasing pastor Andrew Brunson just days ago, Turkish authorities detained another U.S. missionary.
Myanmar: Christians Forced to Sign Papers Vowing Not to Pray in Church, Curb Their Faith
Hundreds of minority Christians in Myanmar are being forced to sign papers vowing to limit their faith and not pray in churches, pastors have warned.
Christians Face Trial in Algeria over Wife’s Accusations of Evangelizing
Two Christians in Algeria are facing trial after the Muslim wife of one accused them of suggesting she leave Islam, her husband said.
Violence against Christians Ratchets Up in Southern India
Christians in southern India are increasingly living in fear as the level of violence against them continues to rise, sources said.
US Pastor's Case To Be Taken to Turkey's High Court
Turkish media are reporting that a lawyer for an American pastor at the center of a dispute between Turkey and the United States plans to petition Turkey's highest court for his client's release.
Rebels in Burma Detain More than 90 Christian Leaders, Shut Down More Churches
After shutting down at least 10 churches in early September, ethnic Wa rebels in eastern Burma (Myanmar) have closed dozens of other churches and detained 92 Christian leaders and 42 students in a bid to curtail Christian activities, sources said.
India: Police Arrest 10 Pastors, Families in Mass Raid on Churches
At least 10 pastors were arrested with their families last Sunday as they worshiped in church services across the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, a leading persecution watchdog has reported.
Rebel Force Attacks Churches in Burma
Ethnic Wa rebels this month shut down churches or destroyed their buildings and temporarily detained several clergymen in eastern Burma (Myanmar), sources said.
More Chinese Pastors Sign Statement Affirming Religious Freedom as US Govt Holds Hearing on Persecution
The Chinese government's efforts to tighten its controls over religious matters in the communist country continues.