Christian in Iran sentenced to exile in desert
A Christian evangelist in Iran was sentenced to two years of exile in a far-flung region near the border with Pakistan.
Christian Persecution
Korean evangelist killed in Turkey in attack believers see as “sign” of things to come
A Korean evangelist was murdered in Turkey this month, and local believers are seeing it as a harbinger of things to come.
Indian house church pastor doesn’t fear persecution anymore
A house church pastor in eastern India was accosted in his home by Hindu extremists while praying, leading to severe injuries for his whole family and accusations of witchcraft.
Wave of Indian persecution of Christians descends into Kashmir conflict
India’s Jammu and Kashmir state is now shrouded in a 105 day-long internet and communications blackout that has prevented Christians from assembling together without extreme harassment.
Persecuted pastor Wang Yi stripped of defense by communist regime before his trial
Early Rain Covenant Church Pastor Wang Yi has been deprived of his lawyer by the Chinese government.
Fires at three churches in Egypt are ‘not coincidence’
Church leaders in Egypt are sounding the alarm after three Coptic churches were hit by fires in the last few weeks.
Two pastors beheaded as violence against Christians flares in Ethiopia
Two Ethiopian pastors have been beheaded in Sebeta, near the capital Addis Ababa, in an outburst of violence against Christians at the end of October, reported a Barnabas Fund contact.
30+ Churches Attacked, Clergy and Members Killed in Rising Unrest in Ethiopia
During the past two years since a young prime minister has taken over as the new leader of Ethiopia, more than 30 churches have been attacked with more than half of the buildings burned to the ground.
American Pastor Arrested and Detained in India
International Christian Concern (ICC) learned that Pastor Bryan Nerren, a Christian pastor from Tennessee, has been arrested and detained in India after being accused of violating the country’s Foreign Exchange Management Act. According to the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), Pastor Nerren and two other pastors from Tennessee arrived in India on October 5 to attend two conferences in India and Nepal. The ACLJ reported that Pastor Nerren was then targeted and arrested by Indian customs agents after he told them he was a Christian.
Iranian Church Leader, Eight Members of Church of Iran Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Iranian church leader Matthias Haghnejad and eight members of the Church of Iran denomination who were on trial with him have each been sentenced to five years in prison following a short trial on 23 September.
‘Sad Day’ in Algeria as Officials Seal Buildings of Country’s Largest Churches
Authorities in Algeria on Wednesday (Oct. 16) closed the Tafath (Light) church building in Tizi-Ouzou, a day after sealing shut the country’s largest church despite resistance, sources said.
Christian Slain in Kaduna State, 13 Others Killed in Plateau State, Nigeria
Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed a young Christian man after stopping him on a highway in Kaduna state on Oct. 5, while in Plateau state another 13 Christians have been slain in less than a month, sources said.
Rwanda deports American pastor who criticized government: ‘It’s a very sad day’
Rwanda deported an American pastor and missionary after he was arrested for allegedly disturbing the public order, according to a state-run newspaper.
Christians in Algeria Hit with More Church Closures
Authorities today sealed shut a church building in Tigzirt, Algeria, two days after shutting another building serving two churches without prior notice, sources said.
Congress hears testimonies about situation of Christians in India
Human rights groups and groups that monitor persecution worldwide presented statistics to congress Wednesday testifying to the deterioration of the situation for Christians in India.
Underground church growing, Islam dying, inside Iran
A new documentary claims the ‘fastest-growing church’ in the world is sprouting up in the unexpected soil of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
China cracking down on providential relationship between North Koreans and South Koreans within its borders
China is cracking down on a phenomenon that has allowed North Korean defectors to receive Bible teaching across the border in the communist superpower to the south.
Statistics for India show Christian persecution rising overwhelmingly since BJP took power
Disturbing statistics are coming out of India, where the fruit of nationalism has been an uptick in severe persecution against Christians.
Pastor escapes Eritrean prison camp to tell of hardships facing believers
An escapee of Eritrea’s prison camps and pastor recently spoke with persecution relief agency Barnabas Fund about the horrible conditions facing imprisoned believers there.
Chinese government surveils communities with eye to catching believers
China is increasing its surveillance apparatus with a special focus on believers.