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Egypt: New Soldier Recruit Killed Because He Was Christian

The Egyptian army told Joseph’s family that he died of an epileptic seizure, but 3 men are in custody following his death.

Nigerian court forces Christian girl of 16 to convert to Islam and marry a...

In 2016, the Christian Association of Nigeria stated that over 1,000 girls entered into forced marriages with Muslims in northern Nigeria.

Pakistani Christian Falsley Accused of Blasphemy and Sentenced to Life Imprisonement

Bhatti's lawyer is going to appeal against the court's decision but it will take years for his appeal to be heard.

16 Year Old Pakistani Boy Charged With Blasphemy

The boy confessed his Christian faith to a colleague who later reported that he had insulted Mohammed.

Muslim Driver Saves Eight Christians from al-Shabaab Attack

A Muslim driver has saved the lives of eight Christians workers after boldly refusing to obey the commands of an Islamist militant group. The incident...

C.A.R.: Pastor Killed for Building a Church

Violence started in December 2012 when several rebel groups, mainly Muslim militants, formed a coalition known as Seleka.

The Chinese Government has declared “Church-Free Zones” Near School

Regulations to “protect” minors from religion reach a new level of absurdity, as churches near schools are forced to close, asked to share lists...

How I survived Boko Haram captivity – Jennifer Samuel

Jennifer Ukambong Samuel, the Plateau State indigene and aid worker attached to Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA), who was abducted alongside eight others...

Israeli President Denounces Rising Christian Persecution

Rivlin refers to Christians as 'brothers' and tells them he is with them at this time.

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".