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More Iranian Christians Given Harsh Prison Sentences

Christian Solidarity Worldwide have said the latest convictions are "aimed at intimidating members of minority faiths".

Daughter Fears for Her Imprisoned Christian Father During Ramadan

“In Constantine Prison, my father suffered physical assaults and his psychological condition seriously deteriorated."

Chinese Pastors Gathered for ‘Unity in Christianity’ Event Arrested and Interrogated by Police

Underground or unregistered churches are technically illegal in the country, and are thus often subject to raids and other forms of intimidation by local authorities.

Tribal Villagers in India Beat Christian Family, Destroy Food Supply

Not finding the Christian evangelist they planned to attack at home, worshippers of village deities in central-eastern India beat his mother, wife and 11-month-old...

Proof of Life for Indian Priest Kidnapped in March 2016

Father Uzhunnalil was kidnapped in Yemen during an attack where 16 people were murdered, including 4 nuns.

Iranian Christian Maryam Naghash Zargaran Released After 4 Years in Prison

The former children's music teacher and volunteer at an orphanage was jailed for "harming national security".

Indian Pastor Shot Dead Outside His Church

Local Christians believe this is a hate attack based on the increasing persecution of Christians in India.

Pakistan: abductor threatens parents of kidnapped Christian girl

“IF YOU DON’T STOP TRYING to find your daughter, we will accuse you of blasphemy.” That is the threat made by Abdul Jabbar to...

Christians From Unregistered Churches Detained by Eritrean Government

Amnesty International says Eritrea is now considered "one of the most oppressive and isolated dictatorships in the world".

Vice President Mike Pence Speaks at World Summit in Defence of Persecuted Christians

Pence encouraged those who have suffered because of their faith and pledged the support of the President, Donald Trump.