Christian Persecution In Communist Laos

Christians in Laos are brutally persecuted, particularly in rural settings where the government collaborates with Buddhist monks to suppress religious minorities. Christianity is considered a threat by the Communist regime, tending to target converts from ethnic minorities. In 2023, 79 Christian families in Khammouane Province were driven out and forced to abandon their religion. Permission [...]

Unreached Persians Of The Middle East

The Persians, predominantly residing in Iran and found in Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, represent the second-largest unreached people group (UPG) in the Middle East’s 10/40 Window. With a regional population of over 39 million, only 0.98% identify as Christian, reflecting the strong Islamic stronghold within Persian society. Islam, specifically Shia, has been deeply rooted in [...]

Christian Persecution In Nigeria Sparks Calls For Sanctions

In recent weeks, nearly 50 Christians have been killed in Nigeria, with attacks primarily by Fulani militants and Boko Haram, forcing many farmers to flee their homes. Displaced individuals are left in despair at IDP camps, while the Nigerian government has failed to intervene. A 2024 report from the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa [...]

Religious Discrimination In Indonesia

In Indonesia, religious minorities, including Christians, face significant discrimination due to laws like the 1965 blasphemy law, the 2022 criminal code, and the 2006 religious harmony regulation, which are often used to favor Islam. These laws empower religious majorities to block minority religious activities and prevent them from building houses of worship. Smaller groups like [...]

Expulsion Of Mission Workers

The government of Türkiye sees foreign Christians, specifically protestant Christians, as a “threat to national security” and has been expelling them under the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) designation codes N82 and G82. Legal steps against unjust deportations are unsuccessful. Due to this rule, many Churches in the country are on their own, shattered, without any [...]

Persecution in Brunei

In Brunei, Christians face significant persecution due to the country's strict Islamic laws. The government enforces Sharia law, which limits religious freedom and criminalizes evangelism. Conversion from Islam is illegal, and those who leave the faith face social ostracism and legal repercussions. Churches operate under tight restrictions, with no new places of worship allowed. Religious [...]

Leah Sharibu: Captive For Faith, Awaiting Freedom

Leah Sharibu, who Boko Haram kidnaped in February 2018 for refusing to renounce her Christian faith, marks the 7th anniversary of her captivity today (February 19, 2025). As of May 2024, she is 21 years old. Reports suggest she may have been forced into marriage and motherhood, but these claims lack verification. Her parents continue [...]

Leah Sharibu: Captive For Faith, Awaiting Freedom

Leah Sharibu, who was kidnapped by Boko Haram in February 2018 for refusing to renounce her Christian faith, marks the 7th anniversary of her captivity today (February 19, 2025). As of May 2024, she is 21 years old. Reports suggest she may have been forced into marriage and motherhood, but these claims lack verification. Her [...]

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