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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.

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...

Persecuted Christians to Receive Aid if New Bill is Passed

If approved, aid will go to help groups targeted by IS for genocide, and organisations working to stop these crimes.

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...

Cameroon: Bible translator murdered in his home as civil war rages on

A second Bible translator has been killed by suspected Fulani extremists in the civil war-ridden Anglophone region in southern Cameroon this week, a ministry...

Uzbekistan Pastor Abducted, Beaten and Threatened

He describes his attack as "the longest 7 minutes of my life"...

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.

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.

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...

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.