Nigeria: Amnesty International Accuses Military of “Possible War Crimes”
Amnesty International has reported that the Nigerian Military has again conducted possible war crimes against its own people.
Pakistan: Court Validates Forced Conversion, Marriage of Christian Girl to Muslim
A high court ruling in Pakistan validating the marriage and forced conversion to Islam of a 14-year-old Christian girl has heightened fears that it will encourage others to commit such crimes, sources said.
India: Church Decimated After Upper-Caste Hindus Stir Hostilities in Andhra Pradesh
Attacks and harassment of a house church in southern India have decimated the 40-member congregation and left the pastor injured and demoralized.
Cuba: Pastor Being Pressured to Renounce Homeschooling
A Cuban pastor and his wife are now reportedly being tortured after having been imprisoned for homeschooling their children.
Nigeria: Five Million Christians March to Protest Persecution
Following a three-day fast at the call issued by the Christian Association of Nigeria, an estimated five million people marched in 28 of Nigeria’s 36 states, to raise their voices against
Eritrea: A Forsaken Peace Deal
A peace treaty after a 20-year border war between Eritrea and Ethiopia was supposed to be an end to the human rights abuse and persecution of all citizens under the tyrannical rule of Isaias Afwerki, but there is much to show otherwise.
Nigeria: Seminarian Found Dead After Suspected Boko Haram Kidnapping
Nigerian Christians are mourning the death of 18-year-old seminarian, Michael Nnadi, who was kidnapped along with three others studying at Good Shepherd Seminary in Kaduna.
Read more: International Christian Concernhttps://www.persecution.org/2020/02/07/seminarian-found-dead-suspected-boko-haram-kidnapping/
Turkey: Elderly Christian Couple Missing for One Month
One month has passed since the disappearance of Hurmuz and Simoni Diril, an elderly Christian couple living in Turkey who were abducted by the PKK. There are no indications regarding their status nor whereabouts.
India: Pastor Falsely Accused of Destroying Hindu Idols
On February 9, members of a Hindu group attacked a small house church located in Uttar Pradesh, dropping Hindu idols and blaming the Christians for their decimation. As a result, the pastor and family were taken into police custody.
China: Zhejiang Church Raided, Members Detained
Local authorities raided a church in China’s coastal Zhejiang province and removed furniture, piano, and cookware from the church, citing
Democratic Republic of Congo: Thirty-six People Killed in Attack by Islamists in Eastern Region
Islamists in Eastern DRC attacked and killed dozens of people in four small villages, as well as an Anglican pastor who was ambushed while traveling with his wife.
Burkina Faso: More Attacks Leave Dozens Dead
In the last two weeks, Burkina Faso has experienced two significant attacks against its people, contributing to the small Western African country being called the fastest-growing humanitarian crisis in Africa.
Iran: Christian Granted Early Prison Release
Iranian authorities have granted a Christian convert an early release from prison on February 2nd. Two other converts arrested with him are expected to be given an early release on February 8th.
India: Hindus in Southern Region Beat Christian Children, Accuse Worshippers
Hindus in southern India who beat Christian children during worship on Jan. 19 and then filed a police complaint against the congregation left them with a warning to keep their mouths shut or else.
India: Christians in Southern Region Attacked, Harassed, and Displaced by Extremists
A mob of 100 extremists attacked the Christian homes of Banni Mardatti village. Using wooden clubs and sharp stones, the mob ransacked the homes, breaking windows and leaving several Christians severely wounded.