Christians in Laos face many hardships as they live in poor and isolated rural communities. Many Christian families struggle with poverty, lack of education, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare and basic needs. Because they are religious minorities, some believers also face pressure, discrimination, and rejection from local authorities or communities because of their faith [...]
Christians in Syria face many deep problems because of long years of conflict and violence. One of the most painful events happened on 22 June 2025, when a suicide attack at Mar Elias Church in Damascus killed many believers and injured others. Families are still grieving the loss of loved ones, and children carry both [...]
Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem have lived in the region for over two thousand years, but today many feel unsafe and worried about their future. In recent years, there has been an increase in harassment and attacks against them, including insults and damage to churches. Some clergy members, like priests and nuns, have also [...]
Christians in Afghanistan live under constant fear and danger because of their faith. After the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the situation became much worse. People who leave Islam and follow Christianity are seen as traitors, and they can be punished severely. Many believers must hide their faith, meet in secret, and pretend to [...]
Christians in Eritrea are facing serious challenges to their freedom of religion. Many have been arrested simply for practicing their faith in churches that are not officially recognized by the government. Although some prisoners were recently released, they were forced to sign papers promising not to worship freely again. This condition limits their freedom and [...]
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, [...]
Christian missionaries say they are being unfairly banned from entering Türkiye, even after living there legally for many years. Since 2019, authorities have marked some Christians with security codes like “N-82” and “G-87,” which are usually used for terrorism suspects. Many missionaries say they have no criminal record and were peacefully serving local churches, teaching, [...]
Authorities in Vietnam are continuing to pressure members of unregistered Montagnard house churches, according to Boat People SOS. The harassment increased in August and September after some house churches in Dak Lak Province observed the International Day Commemorating Victims of Violence on Religion or Belief on August 22. These believers also refused to join the [...]
In Saudi Arabia, Christians face extreme persecution. All citizens are considered Muslims, and Islamic law is observed. Apostasy from Islam is illegal and can lead to the death penalty, although there have been no executions in recent years. The construction of churches is banned, and thus, converts must practice their faith in secret. If discovered, [...]
In Eritrea, Christians experience intense persecution and fear. The government recognizes only four religious communities: the Eritrean Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church, and Islam. Christians from other churches, particularly Protestant churches, are not recognized by the government. Some converts from Islam or the Orthodox Church to Protestant churches experience severe persecution from [...]