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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.

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.

Two Christian workers receive deportation orders

Two Christian workers have received deportation orders from the Turkish authorities, the latest expulsions in what appears to be an official campaign to remove...

Boko Haram Tried To Convert Me, Says Winners Pastor Held Hostage For 7 Months

Moses Oyeleke, a pastor with the Living Faith Church Worldwide, known as Winners’ Chapel, has regained freedom seven months after he was kidnapped by...

Proof of Life: Kidnapped Missionaries Appear in Jihadist Video

The video shows six foreign hostages, 3 of whom are missionaries, and was released just hours before President Macron’s visit to Mali.

His Exile Extended 11 Months, Christian in Iran Finds Warm Welcome

When a convert from Islam in Iran was sentenced to two years in exile in Sarbaz last year, the judge warned him that religious...

Pakistani Christian Family Running in Fear After Teenage Son Accused

The 16 year old boy was charged with blasphemy after speaking to a colleague about his faith.

Despite Attacks, Indian Pastor Vows to “Live For Him Alone!”

Christians in India are frequently targeted and assaulted by radical Hindus who are trying to stop the spread of the Gospel.

Eritrea: Over 100 Christians Arrested in 1 Month

Christians are forced to meet in pairs or small groups in homes, cemeteries and other locations hidden from the government's eye.

Pakistan Refuses Entry to ARK, Employers of 2 Missionaries Abducted and Murdered in May

Chinese media blamed the the deaths of the 2 Chinese missionaries on their employer who they said failed to warn them of the dangers of evangelising in Pakistan.