Tag: imprisoned Christians

Christians sentenced to jail for distributing Bibles

Chinese Christians are facing jail time for selling Bibles and not being part of the government-controlled Christian organization.

18-year-old Christian jailed for blasphemy granted bail

A Christian boy imprisoned for more than 17 months on blasphemy charges was expected to be released on bail in Pakistan next week.

Pastor sentenced to two years in prison for distributing Christian materials

The Chinese People’s Court of Shunde District struck down another Christian organisation

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.