Tag: Persecution
Netanyahu Condemns Iran for Persecuting Christians
Speaking at the first Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said it's time to speak out for suffering Christians in Iran.
Police Kill Pakistani Boy, for Believing in Jesus
In a horrific act of violence and Christian persecution, one Pakistani boy has been killed. His father claims that the authorities beat his son to death for believing in Jesus.
Sudan Detains, Interrogates Elder in Campaign to Take Over Church
A month after seven church leaders were arrested, interrogated and released on bail, police in Sudan detained and questioned another church leader.
Pakistani Christian Handed Death Sentence for Blasphemy
Nadeem James, 35, was convicted under the country's controversial blasphemy laws on Friday with his lawyer, Riaz Anjum, saying he was framed.
Al-Shabaab Kills Four More Christian Men in Lamu, Kenya
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on September 6, 2017, four Christians were killed in Hindi by al-Shabaab, Christians' main persecution threat in Lamu, Kenya.
Pastors Arrested in Sudan as Government Moves to Take Over Church
Police in Sudan arrested and interrogated seven church leaders last week in Omdurman, Sudan before releasing them on bail, sources said.
Judge in Pakistan Urges Parliament to Prosecute Blasphemy Cases under Terrorism...
A high court judge included a recommendation that Parliament in Pakistan include terrorism charges against those accused of blasphemy.
Christian Persecution in India Hits Record High
The first quarter of 2017 saw a total of 248 persecution incidents wherein Christians were harassed, threatened or attacked for their faith in India.
Herdsmen in Plateau State, Quietly Seizing Christians’ Property
Herdsmen in Plateau State in the North Central region of Nigeria have been quietly seizing properties belonging to Christians in the area, according to a pastor who spoke with Morning Star News.
Wycliffe Associates Set to Launch Projects for Persecuted Christians in the...
Wycliffe Associates was setup in 1967 by friends of Bible translators to accelerate the work of Bible translation. Now, the are poised to launch Bible translation projects in the Middle East.
