Since a military coup seized power from the elected government in Myanmar two years ago, security forces have slaughtered an estimated 3,000 people. Fighting in the mostly Christian Chin State has left countless families homeless and hiding in the jungles, their villages burned, and dozens of churches ransacked, shelled and occupied. The minority peoples ofContinue reading “Burmese Christians Ask for Prayer”
Tag Archives: Persecution
Extremist Meets Jesus in a Vision
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared story after story of persecuted and martyred Christians, usually at the hands of Muslim extremists. Converts from Islam and those who help them to faith are in the greatest danger, especially in Africa, where more than 90% of the world’s Christian martyrs last year took their last earthlyContinue reading “Extremist Meets Jesus in a Vision”
Christians Imprisoned in Eritrea
Eritrean authorities recently arrested 44 Christians as they gathered in homes, reports Release International. The 39 women and four men will likely face torture and even death unless they renounce Jesus. They join an estimated 400-1000 others imprisoned for their faith in the East African country, which ranks fourth on Open Doors’ World Watchlist ofContinue reading “Christians Imprisoned in Eritrea”
Update from Koher in Prison
Let’s continue to pray for three Christians imprisoned in Mozambique. Here is their story and an update: On November 4, a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship, Ryan Koher met with two South Africans as they prepared for a routine flight to deliver vitamins and other needed supplies to orphanages trapped by ongoing jihadist violence inContinue reading “Update from Koher in Prison”
Four Christians Killed, Four Injured in Sudan
A Sudanese-American pastor and three other Christians were gunned down Monday by terrorists in Kadugli, southern Sudan. Four others were also injured in the attack. (Read the full story at MorningStarNews.org.) Although the country had made some strides toward religious freedom, ever since the coup in 2021, Islamic extremism and terrorism, especially against Christians, hasContinue reading “Four Christians Killed, Four Injured in Sudan”
Letter from Imprisoned Pilot
Here at the Prayer Wall, we have been asking the Lord for the quick release of a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship, Ryan Koher, and two South Africans who helped with his ministry. The three are being held in a maximum security prison in Mozambique on an accusation of “supporting terrorism” because of an intendedContinue reading “Letter from Imprisoned Pilot”
Nigeria: Dozens of Christians Martyred in a Week
After the January 15 attacks, many more Christians have been martyred and abducted in Nigeria. In Kaduna State on the 17th, five believers were murdered and many more injured. On the same day in another village, terrorists kidnapped a Catholic teacher and killed a church worker. Fulani militants kidnapped four more believers on the 17thContinue reading “Nigeria: Dozens of Christians Martyred in a Week”
Uganda: Convert Martyred after Helping 100 to Christ
In 2020, Ahamada Mafabi left Islam to believe in Jesus because of the faithful and loving witness of a pastor in Butaleja District, eastern Uganda. Uganda’s constitution provides for freedom of religion, and more than 83% of the African nation’s population is Christian. But Islamic extremists, especially in the east, continue to terrorize believers. So,Continue reading “Uganda: Convert Martyred after Helping 100 to Christ”
Missionary Pilot Still in Prison
Let’s continue praying for a speedy release for Ryan Koher, a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship, who has been in a Mozambique prison for nearly three months without formal charges. He is now suffering from a health issue related to bug bites while in solitary confinement. Lord, we ask You for a miracle for RyanContinue reading “Missionary Pilot Still in Prison”
A Deadly Sunday in Nigeria
Two churches in northwest Nigeria suffered terrorist attacks last Sunday, January 15. In Katsina State’s Dansauri village, extremists attacked Global Mission Church, shooting the pastor and kidnapping 25 members. Praise God, nine of those were able to escape. On the same day, A Catholic priest was burned to death in his home at the handContinue reading “A Deadly Sunday in Nigeria”
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