06.08.2024

China This Week: Remembering Tiananmen

ChinaAid President & Founder Bob Fu made a video statement on the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests & massacre.

USCIRF Troubled by Violence Against Christians in Pakistan

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) strongly condemns the recent vigilante violence against 74-year-old Lazar (Nazir) Masih in Pakistan. 

China: CCP officials consider this Christian a 'thorn in their side'

Early Rain Covenant Church remains one of the most persecuted Chinese house churches ever since a massive December 2018 crackdown when more than 100 Christians were taken by police.

India: return to coalition politics good for Christians?

The winds of change are sweeping through India’s politics. In an unexpected turn, last-minute election results showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political party, the BJP, lost its outright majority in Parliament.

Pakistan: Pray for Lazar ‘Nazir’ Masih's loved ones

This week we mourn with the family of Lazar ‘Nazir’ Masih, a 73-year-old Christian in Pakistan. 

Pastor’s Ordeal Shows Challenges Christian Leaders Face in India

Hindu extremists continue to concoct bogus charges.

Mentally Ill Catholic Woman Jailed on Blasphemy Charge in Pakistan

Those of ‘unsound mind’ cannot be tried, law states.

ISIS Affiliate ISWAP Executes Three Christians in Nigeria

 Images of members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) executing three Christian men in Borno state, Nigeria, are circulating on social media.

Iraq’s Christians Mark Grim Anniversary of Mosul's Fall to ISIS

his week marks the 10th anniversary of the Islamic State group (ISIS) capturing Mosul, the capital of Iraq’s second-largest province, Nineveh.

Haitian ministries feel the fallout of missionary deaths

It’s been two weeks since American missionaries Davy and Natalie Lloyd and Haitian missions director Jude Montis were brutally killed by gang members in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Maylasia: Wife of missing pastor in court seeking answers

You might call Pastor Raymond Koh the disappearing man. 

Report Calls Sargodha, Pakistan Attack, ‘Calculated, Manipulated’

Religious fervor played key role in attack that killed Christian.

Christian Woman in Pakistan Jailed on Blasphemy Charges

Family faces intense pressure from Muslims to drop defense.

Modi win troublesome for India’s religious minorities

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi wins a third term in office, securing another five years of Hindu nationalist rule.

Poland: Warsaw Mayor Attempts to Ban Crosses in Public Building

On May 8, Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski passed a new administrative rule banning the display of religious symbols in public buildings in the Polish capital. 

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Market in Predominantly Christian Community

As Nigerians celebrated Democracy Day on May 29, gunmen attacked the Maro Junction Market in Maro Ward, Kajuru local government area, Kaduna state.

ICC Helps 3 Siblings Persecuted by Cult Members in Uganda

Three siblings caught up in the Faith of Unity cult in Uganda were beaten after putting their faith in Jesus Christ.

Christian Population in Syria’s Khabur Valley Dwindles as Pressure Continues from Turkey

When conflict and war erupt in the Middle East, the region’s Christian minority often gets caught in the crossfire.

Pakistan Christian Dies Nine Days after Mob Attack

About a week after suffering a brutal mob attack, Nazir Masih, who was in his 70s, died early Monday morning at a military hospital near Islamabad. 

China: Bob Fu's powerful Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary message

Today, June 4th, marks the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

OCCUPIED UKRAINE: After year in detention, Orthodox priest's "espionage" trial imminent

The criminal trial of Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) priest Fr Kostiantyn
Maksimov on charges of "espionage" is due to begin on 6 June after more
than a year in Russian detention.

How will India’s election results affect Christian ministries?

Election officials across India are counting a historic 642 million votes today. 

Despair spreads in Sudan, yet hope remains

Sudan is a disaster, but is anyone listening?

Bibles and books to reach drought-stricken Malawi

Drought constricts Southern Africa. The U.N. World Food Programme is rallying support to bring aid to Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Widow of Christian Killed for His Faith in India Flees Village

Five other families forced from their homes.

Christian Accused of Blasphemy Dies from Injuries in Pakistan

Muslim mob incited by mosque announcement over false accusation.