Tag: Afghanistan

Afghan Christians segregated on the third anniversary of Taliban takeover

The Taliban celebrated the third anniversary of its takeover of Afghanistan with a military parade at Bagram Airfield on Wednesday

Exploring the five countries with the most severe persecution of Christians

Efforts to promote religious freedom are crucial for protecting the rights and safety of Christians and other religious groups.

Taliban detains 18 non-profit workers for promoting Christianity

The Taliban has detained 18 workers, including one American, in Afghanistan for allegedly preaching Christianity

Volatility in Afghanistan ended in more than 3,700 civilian casualties

Advancing troubles in Afghanistan led to 1,095 civilians killed and 2,679 wounded between August 2021 and May 2023

Christians face extreme danger in Afghanistan

The Taliban are conducting door-to-door searches for Christians and other minority groups.

Christians from Afghanistan flee to Pakistan

ICC found 60 Christian families that had fled Afghanistan for Pakistan.

Afghanistan designated a "restricted" country for Christians

The total population of the overwhelmingly Muslim-majority country is about 39 million.

USCIRF denounces "downward spiral" for religious freedom in Afghanistan

According to the report, “Afghans who do not adhere to the Taliban's interpretation of Islam are at risk of grave danger."

Girls sent home from school in Afghanistan

Backtracking by the Taliban means female students above the sixth grade will not be able to attend school.

Life of Afghan Christians at high risk since the Taliban takeover

"The fall of Kabul has fueled a new mood of invulnerability among other jihadist groups worldwide," Open Doors warns.