Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran

During a press conference in Geneva this month, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran released his latest report, according to Barnabas Aid.

Four Killed in Attack on Kenyan Church

During Sunday morning service, two gunmen fired into the crowded congregation of Joy Jesus Church in Likoni, Kenya, killing two parishioners, according to International Christian Concern.

California Residents Protest Cross Removal with More Crosses

american-christianityCalifornia citizens are protesting the removal of a large memorial cross by publicly displaying smaller crosses bearing messages for the atheists whose complaints caused the memorial to be taken down, according to International Christian Concern.

Religious Freedom Act stalled in US Senate

us-congressLegislation to help protect persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East has been stalled in the Senate, according to International Christian Concern.

Sri Lanka: Pastor and Wife Attacked for Defending Right to Worship

Eleven monks from the nationalist Buddhist Strength Force lobby led a violent mob of 250 villagers who physically assaulted the family of the pastor of Holy Family Church in Asgiriya, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 16, according to Christian Today Australia.

Kenya: Gang Raids Bamburi Church, Injures Three

Three people were injured after a mob of about 10 assailants attacked worshipers at a church in Bamburi, Mombasa last week, according to All Africa Global Media.

North Korea Releases Australian Missionary

John Short, an 75-year-old Australian Christian, was released from detention in Pyongyang, North Korea yesterday. The missionary, based in Hong Kong, had been arrested and charged with attempting to overthrow the government on February 16th by authorities in North Korea.

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