The US Commission on International Religious Freedom says Tajikistan should again be named a country of particular concern for serious violations of religious freedom. The report focuses strongly on Tajikistan and explains that the government keeps tight control over religious life. The report says authorities often target independent Muslims who do not follow the state’s [...]
Speculation is growing about who will eventually succeed Kim Jong Un as the leader of North Korea. Many analysts believe he may be preparing his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, to become the next ruler of the Kim dynasty. She first appeared in public in 2022 during a missile test and has since attended many events with [...]
In Laos, Christians face serious persecution under the country’s Communist government and strong local traditions. The government officially recognizes only three churches: the Lao Evangelical Church, the Catholic Church, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Other Christian groups must meet secretly. Many churches do not have permanent buildings, and baptisms are often not allowed in public, [...]
Christians in Israel face different kinds of pressure depending on their background. Most Christians are Arab Christians, and many say they feel like second-class citizens because they are both Arab and a religious minority in a Jewish state. They are also a minority among Arab Muslims and feel more isolated as religious tension grows. Many [...]
A drone attack hit the town of Kalogi in Sudan’s South Kordofan region, killing at least 50 people, including 33 children, at a kindergarten. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group fighting the army in Sudan’s civil war, were accused of carrying out the attack, while the RSF said the army had attacked a [...]
Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Kim Ju-ae, appeared with him in China ahead of a major event, adding to rumours she may become North Korea’s first female leader. Though her age and identity are unconfirmed, she is believed to be around 12 and has appeared in public many times, especially at military events. She made her international [...]