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Pakistan among worst violators of religious freedom, USCIRF says

July 15, 2024

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom  again has recommended that the State Department designate Pakistan as a “Country of Particular Concern,” citing the country’s blasphemy laws as a prime reason.

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Latest list of countries severely violating religious freedom raises concerns

January 5, 2024

“There is no justification as to why the State Department did not designate Nigeria or India as a Country of Particular Concern, despite its own reporting and statements.” —U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

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Bombing during Catholic mass kills 4 in Philippines

December 4, 2023

A bomb created from a mortar round exploded Sunday (Dec. 3) during a Catholic mass in the
Philippines killing four. The mass was being held in a gym at Mindanao State University.

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‘Stay alert’: State Department issues ‘worldwide caution’ advisory

October 20, 2023

The U.S. State Department is urging U.S. citizens to be on the alert while traveling anywhere in the world. The advisory comes amid escalating global tensions due to the Israel-Hamas war.

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Sudanese church building burned down, suspect not yet arrested

December 21, 2022

A man suspected of being a Muslim extremist in the ranks of the Sudanese military on Dec. 16 burned down a church building in eastern

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Sudan pastor jailed after prayer meeting for sick mother

November 30, 2022

Authorities in Sudan recently arrested and jailed a church leader on charges of witchcraft for leading a prayer meeting for his ailing mother, sources said.

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Back from Ukraine: Baptist college student ‘didn’t feel unsafe’ on mission trip

January 26, 2022

Life in Ukraine seems to go along unfazed by the Russian military buildup along the country’s border, a short-term missionary from Columbus State University observed

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Afghanistan tops list of most dangerous countries for Christians

January 19, 2022

Afghanistan has moved to the top of the list of countries where Christians suffer the most persecution for their faith, overtaking North Korea for the

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