ISIS Captures 86 Eritrean Christians in Libya
The ISIS terror group kidnapped 86 Eritrean Christians from a people-smugglers’ caravan in Libya last week.
Christian Persecution – Africa
Nigeria: 3 attacks in 10 days
In reprisal to losing ground to government forces, Islamists belonging to Boko Haram have killed dozens of Christians during 10 violent days in Nigeria’s Adamawa state.
Two pastors in Sudan face death over Christian faith
Two Christian pastors from South Sudan who traveled north to Sudan and were arrested on charges of spying could face the death penalty when their trial begins next week, according to their attorneys.
Muslims Defy Courts to Forcibly Build Mosque
A Muslim mob in Deder, Ethiopia, has forced a Christian man from his home in order to build a mosque on his land despite court rulings that guaranteed the Christian’s property rights.
Nigeria: Muslim Herdsmen Have Murdered 70 Christians Last Month
More than 70 Christian farmers have been murdered last month in Plateau State, Nigeria, after a series of assaults by Muslim Fulani cattle herders.
Sudan: South Sudanese Church Leaders Jailed
Sudanese authorities have arrested two South Sudanese pastors who are now facing the death penalty.
Tanzania: Gov’t harasses local church leadership
Three pastors on Tanzania’s Mafia island were summoned by the district registration office last week, confirming fears that the recent government threat to close the island’s churches would soon start.
Egypt: Christian Convicted of Blasphemy
Yet another Christian has been convicted of blasphemy for “ridiculing or insulting a heavenly religion” in violation of the Egyptian Penal Code’s Article 98(f).
Tanzania: Churches and Religious Organizations to be closed
The Tanzanian Minister of Home Affairs threatened that churches and other religious organizations that publicly oppose the country’s new constitution will be unregistered beginning on April 20.
Christians in Niger still recovering from attacks on churches after Charlie Hebdo massacre
Christians in Niger are still recovering from violent attacks in January carried out in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo massacre that resulted in the destruction of dozens churches throughout the country.
ISIS Video Shows Shooting, Beheading of 30 Ethiopian Christians
A video purportedly made by Islamic State and posted on social media sites on Sunday appeared to show militants shooting and beheading about 30 Ethiopian Christians in Libya.
Church leaders ask Egyptians in Libya to return
Church leaders are asking all Egyptians living in Libya to return home because their lives are at risk.
Niger: Muslims Burn 69 Churches; Christians Forgive
It took only a few hours, but it was enough time for hundreds of radical Muslims in Niger, West Africa, to destroy dozens of churches and several Christian homes. Ten people lost their lives and hundreds were injured when Muslim mobs went on the deadly rampage in early January.
Christian Girl in Uganda Seriously Injured, Traumatized after Gang-Rape
Five Muslims in eastern Uganda gang-raped the 17-year-old daughter of a pastor because the church leader ignored their warnings that he stop worship services.
Egypt: Militants attack Church, Police
Last Sunday, jihadists exploded a bomb in Cairo and attacked a church in Alexandria, leaving one dead and seven others wounded.
Egypt: Mob of Muslims Attack Church
Last week, about 20 armed men joined a mob of more than 100 Muslims from Al-Our village to attack The Virgin Mary Church, the only church for nearly 2,500 Christians.
Nigeria: Muslims Herdsmen attack Christian Village
Fulani Muslim herdsmen killed at least 80 villagers in a March 15 attack against a Christian village in Agatu, Nigeria, according to Barnabas Aid.
Pastors in Sudan to be tried for Evangelism
Pastors Yat Michael and Peter Reith have been transferred to prison from their detention in Khartoum after they were apprehended by Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services, according to Barnabas Aid.
American Missionary Kidnapped in Nigeria
In Nigeria last week, an American missionary of The Free Methodist Church was abducted by armed men who then demanded a $300,000 ransom for her safe return, according to The Christian Post.
Copts Protest Obama White House
Last week, 20 Coptic Christians in orange jumpsuits knelt with hands behind their backs outside the White House while other protestors displayed photographs of the actual victims whose seaside slaughter turned its beach blood-red, according to The Washington Post.