Execution of Iranian Pastor Delayed
The execution of an Iranian pastor sentenced to death for apostasy from Islam has been delayed.
Christian Persecution – Asia
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.
Pastor Assaulted by Five Pakistani Men for Preaching the Gospel
Five young men severely assaulted a pastor in Punjab, Pakistan for preaching, a Christian human rights group said.
Church Bombed in Pakistan, 2 Christians Wounded
A church in northwestern Pakistan was bombed that injured two Christians, one of them seriously on September 12.
Communist Rebels Decapitate Indian Pastor, Wife Severely Beaten
Communist Rebels decapitated a pastor and cut up his body after murdering him, and severely beat his wife in Valam Guve Village, India, according to a Washington-based Christian human rights organization.
14 Killed As Anti Christian Violence Spreads In India
Tensions remained high Wednesday, September 15, in several parts of India where reports of Koran burning in the United States sparked deadly attacks against Christian institutions.
India Militants Attack Christian Aidworkers, Pastors
Suspected Buddhist militants attacked Christian aid workers in a flood stricken area in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, Christians said Saturday, September 11, and there was also anti-Christian violence reported elsewhere the country.
Kashmir Riots Destroy Christian School, At Least 13 Killed
A Christian school was torched as thousands of Islamic fundamentalists took to the streets in Kashmir following a report on an Iranian TV Channel of a Koran being desecrated in New York over the weekend. At least 13 people were killed and scores injured in clashes.