Iran: Christian again denied medical leave extention
An Iranian court has again refused a Christian prisoner an extension of her medical leave despite a doctor's advice that the treatments be continued.
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Iran: Imprisoned Christian up for appeal
A convert from Islam who was sentenced to five years in prison for "disturbing the national security of Iran" is praying for an appeal after waiting more than a year for a hearing on his sentence.
...continue reading this storyCanada: Genocide declaration defeated by Parliament
The House of Commons in Canada recently voted against a motion declaring that the atrocities committed by the Islamic State against religious minorities in Syria and Iraq were actually acts of genocide.
...continue reading this storySyria: Church leaders escape assassination attempt
Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II and other senior leaders of the Syriac Orthodox Church survived an assassination attempt on June 19.
...continue reading this storyIran: Christian prisoner has health issues
A Christian prisoner remains ill while Iranian officials refuse to transfer her to a hospital to receive the required medical care.
...continue reading this storyIranian agents detain Christian leaders
Earlier this month, agents from Iran's Ministry of Security raided the homes of Christian leaders in the city of Rasht.
...continue reading this storyIS crucifies man collaborating with "Crusaders"
A Syrian has been crucified by the Islamic State for collaborating with what it called a "Crusader coalition."
...continue reading this storyMosul: IS destroys iconic clock church
Last week, Islamic State jihadists employed explosives to destroy Iraq's iconic Clock Church.
...continue reading this storySyria: Damage, destruction to churches
After the April liberation of an ancient Syrian town from the Islamic State's control, many of its churches and Christian buildings were found to have been destroyed, or badly damaged.
...continue reading this storyIran: Christian prisoner encourages fellow believers
During an official crackdown on Iran's house-church leadership, a Christian convert from Islam serving a sentence in Rajai Shahr Prison has secretly sent a message of encouragement to the Islamic Republic's persecuted Christians.
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