Nigerian government acknowledges for first time that Christians are being targeted by Islamic terrorists

The Nigerian government has done an about-face in regard to its assessment of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacks that have slain thousands of Christians in the last few years.

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Christians attacked in days prior to Trump's first India visit

Significant attacks on Christians occurred in the days prior to US President Donald Trump's first visit to India, during which religious freedom was expected to be a main item in discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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'Even then we trust God': Pakistani Christians assaulted by Muslims for trying to build church uniting scattered flock

A Christian man in Pakistan who felt led to gather all the local house churches together into one community has sustained critical injuries after Muslim neighbors surrounded his land and viciously assaulted his family.

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New Pakistani social media law could make already infamous 'blasphemy laws' more powerful

Pakistan introduced a new law on Jan. 28 requiring social media outlets to remove 'unwanted or slanderous' content within 24 hours, and Christians fear it could extend the reach of blasphemy laws that already carry a heavy penalty.

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