02.17.2024

China: This Week: Arrested for printing Sunday School materials?

We reported this week that Hong Kong Christian Chen Yueli was taken by police whe he entered China on December 19th.

For Haiti With Love shares hope in the midst of unrest

Peace and safety are far from the country of Haiti, but that doesn’t mean hope is gone.

Uganda: Christian Convert Couple Slain for their Faith

Parents of four young children came to faith two months prior.

Christian in Pakistan Released after Accuser Admits False Blasphemy Allegation

Discharge two days after arrest a ‘miracle.’

Tensions spike in southern Lebanon

Tensions spike in southern Lebanon following deadly tit-for-tat rocket fire and bombings from Hezbollah and Israeli forces. 

FMI-supported pastor released from prison in Bangladesh

An FMI-supported pastor in Bangladesh spent 12 weeks in prison on false charges. 

Christian Homes in Pakistan Hit with Gunshot, Fuel Bombs

Political opposition adds to religious tensions.

Pakistan Supreme Court rebukes Punjab over Jaranwala attacks

Chief justice orders officials to prosecute culprits and report back.

Christian Mother from Sudan Beaten in Refugee Camp

About 2,000 displaced converts from Islam at risk of persecution, church leader says.

Canadian Parliament Condemns Government Paper Calling Christmas and Easter Systemic Discrimination

The Canadian House of Commons has unanimously condemned a government report that calls the Christian holidays of Christmas and Easter as examples of “systemic religious discrimination.” 

Hindu Flags Forcibly Installed on Church Rooftops in India

Hindus in India are still celebrating and enthralled after the Jan. 22 inauguration of the Ram Mandir Temple believed to be the birthplace of their deity Rama. 

Vietnamese Christian Convicted for Hosting Prayer Meetings

International Christian Concern and human rights groups are calling for the immediate release of Vietnamese Christian Nay Y Blang after he was recently sentenced to more than four years in prison for allegedly holding prayer meetings at his home.

Hezbollah shuns French ceasefire proposal

France proposes a ceasefire between Israeli and Hezbollah troops on Lebanon’s southern border. 

Nigerian Police Continue to Investigate Killing of Two Monarchs

Nigerian police and government officials continue to investigate the slaying of two Christian monarchs last week who were gunned down returning from a security meeting in Ekiti State, southwest Nigeria.

Libyan believers lean toward isolation, need encouragement

For believers in Libya, Christian community is a danger many are willing to forego.

USCIRF News Digest - February 13, 2024

Cry for stability and peace for suffering East Congo

The people of the Democratic Republic of Congo continue to suffer loss of life and massive displacement as conflict rages on, especially in East Congo.

Sudan war: “This is not going to be over soon”

A massive communications blackout crippled life-saving aid deliveries in Sudan this week. 

Elderly Christian Charged with Blasphemy in Pakistan

Church member claiming to have converted to Islam accuses him.

Iranian Christian refugees in Türkiye still need your help

Last February’s historic earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria claimed nearly 56,000 lives and displaced millions more.

“God at work” despite turmoil in the MENA region

Turmoil in the Middle East-North Africa region constantly fills the headlines. 

Uganda: Christian Beaten Unconscious, Home Burned

Father of three attacked for helping prepare evangelistic event.