CIC Persecution News Headlines
News of persecution, human rights violations, and other articles of interest.
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PERSECUTION NEWS HEADLINES - for the week ending February 25, 2023
Please pray for Nigeria's Elections
Throughout Lent we’ll be praying for people and places where the darkness of injustice appears overwhelming – praying for the light of hope and justice to dawn. Will you join us?
This Saturday, Nigerians will elect a new president.
USCIRF Concerned by Religious Freedom Implications of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today marked the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, which has killed thousands of civilians, displaced millions, and severely damaged religious life through indiscriminate attacks on religious sites and clergy across the country.
Russia increasing “tax on faithfulness”
Evangelical believers in Russia were forced to pay what is being called a “tax on faithfulness” in 2022, and this year that price is expected to increase.
Haiti’s port is closed, but Gospel opportunities are not
Living conditions in Haiti have taken a shocking downward spiral since the president’s assassination in July 2021.
Christians’ Sunday Worship Broken Up in Indonesia
Local official, others intrude into church service.
Jordan’s Monarchy Seeks to Protect a Legacy of Religious Co-Existence
Last month, a statue of Jesus Christ erected on a major road of Jordan’s majority Christian town of Fuheis not only initially sparked a local controversy but lead to a wider statement by Jordan’s King Abdullah on the issue of religious freedom in the kingdom.
Christian Families Denied Rations from Indian Government
Ten Christian families in Bara Chomri village in Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh were denied government incentives by the village administration due to their faith affiliation.
Laos: Christian Families Evicted from Their Village
Christians in the city of Jerusalem were targeted in several incidents in January.
Christian Establishments Vandalized Amid Escalation in Jerusalem
Christians in the city of Jerusalem were targeted in several incidents in January.
GAZA PASTOR: "Our Faith Will Not Be Tested When Everything Is Going Fine"
LISTEN NOW: A Pastor Says the Church in Gaza Is “Between Two Fires”
February Update incl. Nigeria, Artsakh, USA, D.R.Congo, Ghana, India, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Sudan
This Saturday, 25 February, Nigeria’s presidential election will be held amidst soaring ethno-religious tensions, gross insecurity and the threat of widespread election-related violence.
Turkey/Syria: Most quake rescue efforts have stopped
Earthquake search and rescue efforts are sadly coming to a close now — over two weeks after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkiye and Syria killed 47,000 people and displaced one million.
Only 10 churches open in Algeria Persecution escalates in Algeria. Local believers tell Asian Access, or A3, that the government is closing more churches and targeting Christian leaders. USCIRF Conversation: Rising Authoritarianism in ASEAN Member States
The United States Commission on International Freedom (USCIRF) for a virtual event discussing the intersection between international religious freedom and rising authoritarianism in the region of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Mozambique: Jailed American missionary pilot denied bail
A judge has denied bail for American missionary pilot Ryan Koher detained in Mozambique.
Health and hunger concerns mount in Syria as aid workers struggle to reach needy people.
What will Nigeria’s presidential election mean for Christians?
The presidential election is heating up in Nigeria, and there is a lot at stake. The polls will open on Saturday, February 25.
Christian Leader Arrested during Open-Air Event in Sudan
Evangelist in Blue Nile state detained.
Excessive Bail Bond Required of Christian in Pakistan
Jailed on baseless blasphemy charge for more than three years.
====================PLEASE NOTE: Out of concern for the security and safety of the ministries and individuals mentioned in ourPersecution News Headlines,it is the policy of Christians In Crisis (CIC) to conceal specific names or locations of our contacts.Ministries that are commended by authorities or located in secure areas may be named.====================