Zanzibar Islamists Burn Churches
Hundreds of Muslims set fire to two churches during protests in Zanzibar last weekend in response to the arrest of senior members of their Islamist movement, police told Reuters.
Christian Persecution – Africa
Nigeria Church Bombing Kills Over Dozen People
Up to 15 people were killed and scores injured when a suicide bomber drove a car packed with explosives into an evangelical church in northern Nigeria Sunday, June 3, an evangelist and reporter told Worthy News.
Islamists Blame Copts for Egypt’s Election Run-Off
Last week, the official results for the first round of the Egyptian presidential elections ended in a run-off between Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsy and former Mubarak PM Ahmad Shafik.
Concerns Over Life Sentence For Egypt Christians
Christian rights activists remained concerned Saturday about the plight of 12 Christians who were sentenced to life imprisonment in Egypt over sectarian violence that killed three people last year.
Activists Commemorate Massive Detentions Of Eritrean Christians
Activists from Britain and Ireland were taking part in a protest outside the Eritrean embassy in London on Thursday, May 17, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of mass detentions of Eritrean Christians, organizers said.
Christian Leader Warns Nigerian Government
The head of Nigeria’s Christians warned his government to end the attacks targeting his flock after a recent surge in sectarian violence.
15 Christians Killed In Nigeria Attack
Suspected Islamic militants attacked a Christian worship service in in northern Nigeria Sunday, April 29, killing over a dozen people and injuring many others, an evangelist told Worthy News from the region.
South Sudan Withdraws from Disputed Border
South Sudan announced today it would withdraw its troops from the disputed border territory its forces recently acquired, thereby avoiding an all-out war with neighboring Sudan.
Thousands of Sudanese Christians Seeking Shelter Amid “All-Out-War” Threat
Christian aid workers warned of a looming “all-out war” between Sudan and South Sudan with thousands of Christians in both nations seeking shelter.
38 Killed In Easter Bombing Near Nigerian Churches
A car bombing in the northern Nigerian town of Kudana killed dozens of people and damaged churches during an Easter worship service Sunday, April 8, officials and Christians said.
Sudan Bombs Churches and Schools
After earlier denying that it had bombed civilians, last week Sudanese aerial strikes targeted church buildings and schools in Kauda, South Kordofan state.
Pakistan Among World’s Worst Violators of Religious Freedoms
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom recommended that the Secretary of State name Pakistan as a Country of Particular Concern in its 2012 Annual Report.
Nigeria Captures Militants After Attacks Kill Pastor, Villagers
Two fighters of the Islamic militant Boko Haram group were in custody of Nigeria’s military Saturday, March 24, following attacks on three villages in which 10 people died including a pastor, Christians said.
Sudan Forces Its Christians Out
Thousands of Christians stripped of their citizenship are now being forced out of Sudan in the wake of the South’s secession back in January 2011.
Egypt: Priest sentenced to six months for his church’s “excess height”
A court in Edfu sentenced the pastor of St. George’s Church to six months in prison and a fine of 300 pounds for violations pertaining to the height of his church.
Suicide Attack Rocks Nigeria Church; Several Killed
A suicide car bomber detonated his explosives during a worship service of a large evangelical church in Nigeria’s restive city of Jos early Sunday, February 26, killing himself and a father and child, government and church officials said.
Christian Families Evicted From Egyptian Village Following Islamist Attacks
Eight Coptic families were evicted from their homes in northern Egypt following two attacks by Islamists on Christian homes and businesses in January.
Nigeria Christians Flee As Bombs, Shootings Claim 185 Lives
Christians are fleeing northern Nigeria where bomb blasts rocked the Bauchi and Kano states over the weekend, killing at least 185 people, including Christians, said rights activists and church officials.
Police persecute Christians in Sudan
Last week, sources told Compass News that Sudanese Police beat and arrested a church leader in Khartoum.
Muslims burn Copt homes and shops before Egyptian elections
Chanting “Allahu Akbar” a Muslim mob attacked the Coptic community of Kebly-Rahmaniya last week, burning down Christian houses, shops and businesses.