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NIGERIA: Surge in Attacks on Christians

According to International Christian Concern (ICC), there has been a dramatic rise in attacks against Christian communities in Nigeria. In just over three months, more than 300 Christians have been ki...

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INDIA: Killer of Graham Staines and Sons Released as Hero

One of the Hindu extremists sentenced to life in prison for burning Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two young sons to death in India 25 years ago was given a hero’s welcome after he was...

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LAOS: Shunned Christian Widow Embraces Hope

Around 60% of Laotians consider themselves to be Buddhists, but most practise a syncretistic version of Buddhism mixed with tribal animism; just 4% are Christians. Many believers are persecuted by fam...

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IRAN: Imprisoned Pastor Suffers Stroke

In 2017, Pastor Naser Navard Gol-Tapeh was sentenced to ten years in prison for his Christian ministry activities. Though pardoned and released in 2022, the pastor was suddenly

New converts baptised

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BURKINA FASO: New Converts Counting the Cost to Follow Jesus

Burkina Faso has seen a sharp rise in Islamist activity since 2016. Militants linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) and al-Qaida have crossed porous borders in the north to broaden their ...

Easter Service Continues Despite Protests

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INDONESIA: Easter Service Continues Despite Protests

As the Santa Odilia congregation in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia, celebrated Holy Week, the Arcamanik Berbhineka Citizens Communication Forum (FKAB) protested the church’s use of a public faci...

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NIGERIA: More than 60 Christians Killed in Recent Attacks

On 8 April, sources reported that more than 60 Christians had been killed in attacks by Islamist Fulani herdsmen, particularly in Bokkos County, the previous week. In a broadcast statement, Plateau...

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INDONESIA: Church Received Building Permit After 23-Year Wait

After waiting more than two decades, the HKBP Bincarung Church in Bogor City, West Java, was finally able to lay the first stone for its own building. The groundbreaking, which occurred on 15 March, w...

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CHINA: Five Christians Charged with “Illegal Business Operations” Have Appeal Case Accepted

According to reports, five leaders and co-workers from Shengjia Church were convicted and found guilty of “illegal business operations” on 16 January, when they received their verdict documents. ...

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