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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".

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.

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.

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...

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.

Daughter Fears for Her Imprisoned Christian Father During Ramadan

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

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...

Ethiopia: Christian Man Attacked by Muslim Gang With Machetes

The gang first attacked the local Full Gospel Church and damaged its roof and a wall before going to the man’s house.

Do You Know What’s Happening to Christians in the Middle East?

New "Faithkeepers" Film Raises Awareness of Horrors Faced by Christians and how you can "Be your brother's keeper"

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.