Tag: Asian Christians

A Baptist pastor was sentenced to six years in prison in Myanmar

The conflict between the military and ethnic minority militias has escalated since the military's coup in February 2021.

Yet another church was closed by Indonesian authorities

Local governments often make it difficult for churches to obtain building permits and church closures are a common occurrence.

Over 60 Chinese Christians seeking asylum in Thailand are currently detained

ChinaAId asked the Biden administration to act on behalf of the 63 people and grant them immediate asylum.

US government calls for the release of an imprisoned Christian leader in Myanmar

Human Rights Watch called on the military junta to drop the politically motivated charges against Rev. Samson.

Indonesian authorities refuse churches building permits

The 1945 Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and worship,

Indonesian authorities refuse churches building permits

The Indonesian Constitution of 1945 guarantees freedom of religion and worship, at least in theory.

Christian imprisoned for blasphemy in Pakistan was released after three years

Pakistan ranked seventh on Open Doors’ 2023 World Watch List of the most difficult places to be a Christian

Persecution of Christians got even worse in China in 2022

Christians from unregistered churches bear the brunt of the persecution.

Indian police ended plans to burn down several churches

Christian leaders thanked the police for their prompt action in arresting the suspects.