Eritrea Rearrests 15 Christians For Faith In Ongoing Crackdown
Concerns were mounting Tuesday about the situation of 15 devoted Christians who were reportedly rearrested by Eritrea’s authorities for their faith.
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Kenya court dismisses case against Somali Christian
A Somali Christian who was falsely charged in 2019 with selling hard drugs, and whose bail was paid by International Christian Concern (ICC), had his case dismissed by a court in Kenya last month, ICC reports.
Algeria Christian Facing Jail For Evangelism
An Algerian Christian who abandoned Islam will soon hear whether he will face a lengthy prison for charges related to what authorities call “suspicious evangelistic activities.”
Jailed Iranian Christians Ask Tehran To Allow Free Worship
Two jailed Iranian Christians have asked Iran’s Islamic authorities to allow them to worship Christ in freedom.
Christian Broadcaster In Ivory Coast Amid Islamic Violence
Global Christian broadcaster Trans World Radio (TWR) launches a radio station “of hope” in the capital of Ivory Coast in response to mounting Islamic extremism and deadly diseases.
UN Asks Pakistan To Release Jailed Christian
United Nations human rights experts have urged Pakistan to release a mentally ill Christian man who was detained two years ago for “insulting” Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen murder Evangelist who “positively impacted thousands of lives for Christ”
As the murder of Christians in Nigeria continues unabated, on October 14 Dr. Habila Solomon, a beloved pastor and evangelist, was shot dead at his home in Taraba state by suspected Muslim Fulani militants, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. At least 3,462 Christians were murdered by Islamic militants from January to July 2021 alone; the majority of these murders were carried out by Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram terrorists.
Egypt Ends Nationwide State Of Emergency
Egypt’s president says he will not extend the nationwide state of emergency imposed in April 2017 after church bombings and attacks on Coptic Christians killed more than 100 people.
Pakistan Detains Six Over Killing Of Christians
Pakistan’s police detained six suspects after armed Muslims opened fire on Christians killing two brothers and injuring others in a water dispute in Punjab province, Christians said Wednesday.
Global Food Shortages Impact Persecuted Christians
Christen aid workers seek to expand food supplies amid concerns that global food shortages could increase Islamic terrorism and add to the misery of persecuted Christians.
Couple Flees Syria After Threats For Converting To Christianity
A woman who left Islam for faith in Christ and her Christian husband have fled Syria after police violence and threats from Muslim family members, friends, confirmed to Worthy News.
Coup Underway In Sudan; Prime Minister Detained
Sudan’s army took the prime minister to an undisclosed location in a coup early Monday, overshadowing attempts to introduce regular civil leadership after three decades.
Morocco: New liberal government heralds greater freedom for Christians
Christians in Morocco are expected to enjoy greater religious freedom since the September 8 election of a new liberal government, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The recent election resulted in victory for the National Rally of Independents party, bringing the 10-year reign of the Islamist Justice and Development Party to an end.
Britain’s Ex-Archbishop Denies Christian Faith Is ‘Visa To Escape’ Hardship
Britain’s ex-Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned British media for suggesting that the Christian faith is “a visa advantage” for believers in the Middle East fleeing persecution and violence.
Christians Fear Taliban Killings In Pakistan
Christians in Pakistan’s border area near Afghanistan fear more attacks from the Islamist Pakistan Taliban group, aid workers told Worthy News.
Rival Rallies Mark Hungary’s 1956 Revolution Anniversary (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s opposition candidate for prime minister has pledged to “fight for freedom and a new constitution but against corruption” amid European Union worries about the future of his nation.
India Detains Pastors For Violating Anti-Conversion Law
Seven pastors have been detained in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh after allegedly violating the territory’s anti-conversion legislation, well-informed Christians say.
Groups Urge UN Chief To Halt Myanmar’s ‘Crackdown On Religious Freedom’
More than 100 rights groups and individuals urged United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to address “increased” religious rights violations in Myanmar, also known as Burma.
Archaeologists uncover first evidence of Crusader camp in northern Israel
Archaeologists excavating in northern Israel have uncovered evidence of a European Crusader encampment in the Galilee region, All Israel News (AIN) reports. The Crusaders had conducted military campaigns in the Levant to liberate the Holy Land from Muslim control between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
Conservative Catholic Wins Hungary’s Opposition Primaries For Prime Minister
After winning Hungary’s first-ever primaries, a conservative Catholic mayor has become the opposition’s prime ministerial candidate.