EU issues warning to Pakistan about human rights
February 3, 2025
Pakistan’s preferential trade status could be jeopardized if it does not address human rights concerns.
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Blasphemy charges levied against mentally challenged Christian in Pakistan
January 31, 2025
Police in Pakistan this week arrested a mentally challenged Christian on blasphemy charges despite being aware of his condition, Morning Star News reported.
Prison terms shot up for Christians in Iran in 2024, report says
January 23, 2025
Bent on suppressing Christianity in Iran, Islamic courts handed down six times more prison time to persecuted Christians in 2024 than the previous year, according to advocacy group Article 18.
Imprisoned Cuban pastor released as part of mass amnesty
January 20, 2025
According to Christian Solidarity Worldwide, an evangelical Cuban pastor who has been imprisoned since 2021 for participating in peaceful protests was released.
Islamist group accused of colluding with Pakistani officials in false blasphemy cases
January 15, 2025
An Islamist gang trapped more than 450 people in false blasphemy charges in recent years in Pakistan, including five who were tortured death in custody, according to human rights lawyers.
Persecution against Christians rising: Open Doors releases 2025 World Watch list
January 15, 2025
Persecution against Christians continues to increase around the globe. The number of believers facing high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith rose to more than 380 million, Open Doors reported.
Relief and freedom? Syrian church reopens after being padlocked for a decade
January 14, 2025
Christians and other religious minorities in Syria continue to wonder about their long-term future after the fall of the Assad regime, said Charles Costa, president of the Convention of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Lebanon.
Baptist groups urge Indian government to stop mobs targeting Christians
January 13, 2025
Baptist conventions, councils and associations representing thousands of churches were among the groups who urged Indian President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act to stop violent mobs who have targeted Christians…
Christian leaders in India write strong appeal to government
January 9, 2025
More than 400 Christian leaders in India ended 2024 with a strongly-worded appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to put an end to a surge in violence against Christians that was especially heightened during the Christmas season.
Eleven killed in airstrike on Baptist church in Sudan
January 3, 2025
An airstrike on a Baptist church in Sudan less than a week before Christmas killed at least 11 people, including eight children, an organization focused on international religious freedom reported.
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