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Christian Missionaries Jailed in Iran

The four men were arrested in June last year after security agents raided a wedding party in Tehran.

Chinese Government Attempting to Keep Children Away From Church

This latest move by the government reflects the tightening control of religion, particularly Islam and Christianity, under President Xi Jinping.

A Woman Arrested During Eritrean Government Crackdown on Christians Dies in Jail

Since May this year, 210 Christians have reportedly been detained, with 23 Christians rounded up in the first week of August alone.

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".

3 Week Hunger Strike Gets Iranian Christian Released on Bail

After receiving a 15 year sentence he decided to terminate his life slowly by going on hunger strike.

Well Known Philippines Writer Hides Christians From ISIS

Militants came to search Lucman's house but when they realised who he was they left without carrying out a search.

At least 22 Christians murdered, 2,000 displaced in three-days of Fulani militant violence

At least 22 Christians were killed and more than 2,000 displaced during three days of attacks by Fulani militants on villages in the predominantly-Christian...

ISIS Tries to Impose its Own Version of Islamic Law in North Sinai

It seems that ISIS is attempting to expand its operations in Egypt as it faces significant setbacks in Iraq, Syria and Libya.

For this Muslim Interviewer Forgiveness is Why Egyptian Christians are Made of Steel

"Egyptian Christians are made of steel! For centuries, Egyptian Christians have endured many atrocities."

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...