Tag: imprisoned Christians

Christian mother cleared of blasphemy charges in Nigeria

A Christian mother of five children spent 19 months in prison, until she was finally acquitted of blasphemy charges

Imprisoned Christian released after three years in Algeria

Christian convert Suleiman Bouhafs was abducted and imprisoned three years ago for his alleged expressed views about Islam.

Coptic Christian apologist released from prison in Indonesia

Coptic Orthodox Christian apologist Gratia Pello has been granted parole after being imprisoned on blasphemy charges

Nicaraguan political prisoners released

The Nicaragun government released 135 political prisoners, giving in to the pressure from the USA.

Christian man imprisoned for life in Pakistan

A sessions court in Karachi sentenced a Christian man for life in prison, based on allegations of blasphemy.

Chinese house church leader sentenced to five years in prison

Christians are outraged following the punishment of an elderly Christian church leader in China's Guizhou Province

Christian convert faces five years in prison

An Iranian man who converted to Christianity was sentenced to five years in prison over alleged security concerns.

Religious freedom advocates urge Egypt to release imprisoned Christians

Two Christian men have been detained for years without a proper trial for assisting conversion to Christianity

International community prompted to act after church leader's death in prison

Following the death of a prominent church leader in an Eritrean prison international organisations are urged to act

Growing concerns about Christian journalist's whereabouts

Christian journalist Zhang Zhan, jailed for reporting on Covid in Wuhan, has made no contact with outside world