India: Christian Family Unwelcome in Homecoming
Jagu Purti, his wife and his son all accepted Christ several years ago in 2016. Once they were baptized, their family began to act strangely and eventually kicked them out of the family home.
Algeria: Order Issued to Close Church Building in Oran
An order to close a church building in the city of Oran, Algeria was issued last fall but was not conveyed to the pastor until last weekend, sources said.
Algeria: A Catch-22 for Churches
Two of Algeria’s largest churches were recently forcibly closed by the government. In total, 12 churches were closed from January to November 2019 – eight within a period of six weeks – for their inability to produce a permit that the government has failed to issue.
Nigeria: Large-Scale Killings, Kidnappings Hit Christians in Kaduna State, Sources Say
More than 200 Muslim Fulani herdsmen have attacked 10 predominantly Christian villages in southern Kaduna state, Nigeria in two weeks, killing at least 35 people and kidnapping 58 others, including a mother and her 6-month-old baby, sources said.
China: Pastor Faces Ten Years on Unprecedented Charges
Three women in Hubei Province, China are facing persecution regarding fraud charges over church donations. According to Chinese lawyer Si Weijiang, this is probably the first case in the country of such a charge.
Israel: Bethlehem’s Beleaguered Christians
Life in the birthplace of Christ is difficult for Christians, where they face Islamic oppression from the Palestinian Authority. Beleaguered, the majority of Christ-followers have left, causing their population to dwindle from 86% in
Kenya: Three Christian Teachers Killed in Northeast Region
Somali Al Shabaab rebels killed three Christian teachers in northeast Kenya at about 2:30 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 13), sources said.
Indonesia: Activist Charged for Highlighting Christian Persecution
Indonesian activist Sudarto reported on the banning of Christmas celebrations in West Sumatra, a conservative Muslim province. According to his lawyer, he has since been charged under a controversial “hate speech” law.
Sudan: March for Jesus Held After Years of Oppression
On December 23, Sudanese Christians rejoiced as they celebrated a holiday tradition that had been suspended and threatened for years under former President Omar al-Bashir.
Syria: Three Hundred and Thirty Four ISIS Members Released
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have released 334 ISIS members over the course of this week, following days of discussion with Arab tribal leaders living in the Deir
Burkina Faso: Islamists Responsible For 250 Deaths in Western African Nation
Islamists in Burkina Faso have killed at least 250 civilians since April 2019, making the small Western African nation one of the “
Nigeria: Muslim Fulani Islamist Kill Thirteen Christians, Wound Three in Central Region
Armed Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed 13 Christians in Plateau
India: Supreme Court to Consider Ending Decades of Discrimination Against Low Caste Christians
On January 8, the Supreme Court of India agreed to examine a petition that called for Dalit and
South Sudan: Vice President Sanctioned by U.S.
On January 8, the United States Treasury Department announced in a statement that sanctions were imposed on South Sudan’s First Vice President, Taban Deng Gai.
China: New Law Requires Christians to Fully Submit to Communist Party
The Chinese government has tightened its reign on its citizens by announcing that all religious personnel of any faith must submit to and evangelize about the Chinese Communist Party.