Iran: Christian convert loses appeal against 10-year sentence for ‘missionary activities’
An Iranian convert to Christianity has had his 10-year prison sentence upheld after losing his appeal.
...continue reading this storyFive Christians Killed, Five Others Missing in Muslim Herdsmen Attacks in Nigeria
Five Christians were killed and five others are missing after attacks by Muslim Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria’s Plateau and Benue states in the past two weeks.
...continue reading this storyIs a Door Opening for Christianity in Saudi Arabia?
Stunning political developments in Saudi Arabia have some wondering if the strict Muslim-ruled Kingdom could become more tolerant of Christianity.
...continue reading this storyISIS Militants in Philippines Targeted Christians for Worst Abuse: Report
Dozens of Christian civilians were killed while others in the community bore the brunt of the six-month conflict on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao between the country's military and militants allied to the Islamic State group, which ended last month, according to a detailed report by Amnesty International.
...continue reading this storyMuslim Posing as Christian Teacher at School in Uganda Attacks Director, Sources Say
Students at a Christian elementary school in eastern Uganda fear for their lives after a Muslim posing as a Christian teacher attacked the school director, sources said.
...continue reading this storyDecade after Church Burnings in Nigeria, Officials Forbid Rebuilding
A decade after Muslims attacked and displaced Christians in a town in northern Nigeria, Kano state officials have forbidden church buildings to be rebuilt there, sources said.
...continue reading this storyChristian Missionary Killed in Nigeria
The British government on Monday announced the death of one Christian missionary who had been abducted in Nigeria last month and said three other missionaries had been freed.
...continue reading this storyOnly 1.5 Percent of Syrian Christians Fleeing ISIS Given Refugee Status in US, UK
The United Nations has 'failed miserably' when it comes to protecting Christians from genocide, a charity has said, noting that a mere 1.5 percent of Syrian refugees accepted by Western nations in 2016 were followers of Christ.
...continue reading this storyTwo Pastors in Burma Sentenced to Prison
Two assistant pastors arrested by the Burma (Myanmar) army last December were sentenced to prison on Friday (Oct. 27) on false charges of unlawful association, defaming the military and spying, sources said.
...continue reading this storyOfficials, Police in Tamil Nadu State, India Halt Worship in 10 Churches
Officials and police in Tamil Nadu state, India, have ordered 10 churches to discontinue worship services, sources said.
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