Burma Releases Aung San Suu Kyi; Christians Hopeful
Burma’s military government on Saturday, November 13, freed pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who spent most of the last two decades in detention.
Christian Persecution – Asia
Bhutan To Arrest More Christians For Showing Jesus Film; One Jailed
Police in Bhutan attempted to arrest two more Christians Friday, November 12, for involvement in showing a film about Jesus, shortly after another believer was jailed for similar activities, Christians said.
Pakistan to Execute Christian Mother For ‘Blasphemy’
A court in Pakistan has sentenced a Christian mother of four to death for “insulting” Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, Worthy News learned. Asia Bibi, 45, is believed to be the first woman sentenced to death under Pakistan’s blasphemy law.
Militants Attack Christians Across India
Hindu and Muslim militants have attacked several Christians and a church in several incidents across the country as part of efforts to crackdown on the spread of Christianity in the country, Christians said.
Vietnam intends to “wipe out” Degar Christians in Central Highlands
Back in August, the Vietnamese government initiated a massive military operation involving thousands of soldiers, security forces and local police in what they called “tieu quet” to “wipe out” Degar Christians who refused to join the Evangelical Church of Vietnam.
Indian Pastor and his Church Attacked by Hindus
A pastor was attacked and his house church burnt by Hindus in Karnataka.
Execution of Iranian Pastor Delayed
The execution of an Iranian pastor sentenced to death for apostasy from Islam has been delayed.
Christian in Bhutan Imprisoned for Showing Film on Christ
A court in Buddhist Bhutan sentenced a Christian to three years imprisonment for “attempting to promote civil unrest” by showing films about Christianity.
Muslim Mob Targets Christian’s Family in Murder Case
While in jail, a Christian teenager’s family was attacked after he claimed a Muslim friend framed him for murder.
Pentecostal Pastor Arrested in Karnataka
A Pentecostal pastor in Karnataka was arrested and charged with conducting false religious conversions on Sept. 26.
Indonesia: Christian Congregation Accepts Government Deal
A West Java church agreed to temporarily move following an Islamist attack on two of its leaders.
Group:’Muslims Ambush, Assault Pakistani Pastor’
Three Muslims beat a pastor and left him for dead in the village of Sanda Chistana, Pakistan, a Washington-based Christian human rights organization said Thursday, September 30.
Muslim mob attacks Christians in Gujrat, Pakistan
Muslims have reportedly attacked dozens of Christians, including one already cleared of blasphemy charges, in Pakistan’s Punjab Province.
Continued Ban On Conversions Proposed in Nepal
A legislative panel in Nepal proposed keeping a ban on religious conversions in the country’s new constitution.
New threats from an old nemesis of Nepal’s Christians
A militant underground group that once forced hundreds of government officials into resigning is now threatening Christian clergy with violence if they do not give in to its extortion demands.
Second Church in Pakistan Attacked Over Threat To Burn Korans by U.S. Pastor
A Pentecostal church in Karachi was vandalized by Islamists still irate from a threat to burn Korans by a Florida pastor.
8 Christians Captured, Forced to Return to Buddhism in Bangladesh
Buddhist extremists held eight Chakma Christians for four days in order to force them to return to Buddhism.
Second Church Threatened with Demolition in Malaysia
A second church in Orang Asli is slated for destruction even though the native parishoners don’t know why.
Two Pastors Arrested in India
Hindutva activists attacked a church in Chittoor, but five Christians were the only ones arrested.
Security in Afghanistan Is Deteriorating, Aid Groups Say
Despite an increase in US troops, Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous, according to humanitarian groups operating there.