More Churches Destroyed in Northern Nigeria
At least five churches were destroyed during February in northern Nigeria as the controversial implementation of Islamic law continued in several states.
...continue reading this storyFive Christians Released in Brunei
Five of seven Christians arrested in December and January for alleged "cult" activities and detained under Brunei's Internal Security Act have been released. It was not known if any conditions were attached to their release, which occurred during the week of February 12, but they were reportedly told not to leave the country or talk about their detention, according to a source who did not want to be identified.
...continue reading this storyProminent Columbia Pastor Kidnapped
On February 14, unidentified armed men kidnapped Pastor Jorge Enrique Gomez outside of Bogota, Columbia. Pastor Jorge Gomez is well known in Columbia. He is the pastor of the largest evangelical church in the country, with more than 20,000 members with a chain of eight radio stations located in different cities.
...continue reading this storyProminent Pastor Kidnapped in Columbia
Armed men have captured a prominent Colombian pastor who operates a string of Christian radio stations around Colombia.
...continue reading this storyChristian Women Targeted in Nigeria's Sokoto State
Muslim extremists have been deliberately targeting Christian women for rape in northern Nigeria's Sokoto state since the introduction of the Islamic legal code, or "sharia," Christian leaders there say.
...continue reading this storyCase Dropped Against 'Nepal Four'
The case against four Christians detained since October 29 on trumped-up proselytism charges was dismissed February 11 in Rajbiraj, Nepal, after prosecution witnesses failed to appear in court. The judge ordered the four -- three Nepali nationals and one Norwegian -- to be released on February 15.
...continue reading this storySeven Christians in Brunei Detained for 'Cult' Activities
Three Christians arrested in December and four Christians arrested in January for alleged "cult" activities are being detained under Brunei's Internal Security Act, which allows them to be held 60 days before they are officially charged.
...continue reading this storyEgypt Acquits All Muslim Murder Suspects
Instead of convicting the Muslim murder suspects accused of killing 21 Christians in last year's El-Kosheh massacre, a judge in southern Egypt has accused the local Coptic clergy of responsibility for the three-day rampage.
...continue reading this storySudanese Pastor Appeals to Bush to Intervene in Sudanese Government Attacks Against Churches
A Sudanese pastor has appealed to US President George W. Bush to intervene against Sudanese government bombing of churches, hospitals and schools by declaring Southern Sudan a no-fly zone for military aircraft.
...continue reading this storyImprisoned Evangelicals in Chiapas Hope for Justice
Chiapas evangelicals accused of taking part in the Acteal Massacre are dismayed that after almost three years in prison, many among them have not received justice. But they remain hopeful that the state's new governor will see that justice is done.
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