USCIRF releases updated report on religious freedom in Saudi Arabia
The government persists in cracking down on freedom of religion, prohibiting Christians from praying and worshiping in public.
PEW report ranks Middle East highest persecuted region
Globally, social persecution is “high” or “very high” in 22% of the world’s countries.
Christians warn of Lebanon’s growing problems
Some Christians have experienced persecution at accessing financial resources, however, rely on these funds to rebuild their lives
Incidents of Christian Persecution spike as India emerges from lockdown
These incidents include physical assaults, damage to Christian properties, and threats issued by radical Hindu nationalists
Haryana State in India to implement Religious Conversion Bill
This is the 9th state to pass this law to the legislative assembly, empowering Hindu radicals to attack and intimidate Christians
Christian persecution reaches beyond the grave
Residents of Naktoka village who follow a mix of tribal religion and Hinduism threatened to kill followers of Jesus
Muslim convert on 'miraculous' ways God is 'radically transforming' Iran
Dedicating his life to sharing the Gospel with Muslims in Iran was never something Hormoz Shariat thought he would do.
2019: another difficult year for Christians in Pakistan
The country’s Christian community continued to suffer discrimination, intolerance, and instances of outright persecution.
Statue of Jesus and fourteen crosses demolished in India
A 12-feet high statue of Jesus Christ atop the hill was unceremoniously removed by the local authorities. Watch video!
Ethiopian Christmas celebrates National Unity
A majority Christian nation, Ethiopia still struggles with persecution