Myanmar’s Horrific War

While the world turned its attention to Iran after the assassination of perhaps 40,000 of its citizens in January, the peoples of Myanmar continue trapped in a gruesome war waged by their own terrorist regime. The brutal ruling junta has continued bombing its citizens since it took control by force in 2021. Countless homes, churches,Continue reading “Myanmar’s Horrific War”

Persecution News: Somalia, India, Indonesia

SOMALIA: Sofia Ahmed, a former Muslim, chose to follow Jesus in March, but when she recently shared the gospel with her uncle, Sharif Hussein, he rallied other Muslim relatives to beat her with sharp objects. When concerned neighbors came to the rescue and called the police, officers arrested four of Sofia’s assailants, but her parentsContinue reading “Persecution News: Somalia, India, Indonesia”

Violence in Ireland, Afghanistan, South Africa

IRELAND: Violence broke out in Belfast after Hadi Alodid, a Sudanese national, attacked Stephen Ogilvy with a knife, seriously injuring his back, eyes and face. Protesting crowds then set fire to cars and homes, leaving both immigrant and local families homeless. AFGHANISTAN: PAKISTAN killed 13-26 people in airstrikes on Khost, Kunar and Paktika Wednesday. SinceContinue reading “Violence in Ireland, Afghanistan, South Africa”

Fulani Kill 34 Christians, Abducted Priest Released in Nigeria

Join us today through May 24 for the International Day of Prayer for the Unreached. Praise God, Rev. Nathaniel Asuwaye, abducted from his home in Kaduna state by armed terrorists on February 7, was released May 12. (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, May 8, 13) On May 5, Muslim Fulani herdsmen attacked the village ofContinue reading “Fulani Kill 34 Christians, Abducted Priest Released in Nigeria”

A Busy Month for Terrorists in Nigeria

More than 30 armed Fulani militants opened fire on Odo-Eri community in Kogi state on April 22, kidnapping pastors and their families from two churches (an estimated 20 people), and causing others to flee. (TruthNigeria, April 23) On April 20, perhaps 20-35 terrorists attacked Kemanji in Kwara state with explosions and gunfire. Four soldiers died,Continue reading “A Busy Month for Terrorists in Nigeria”

Pakistan: Forced Marriage Upheld by Police

Muslim Ali Murtaza and two accomplices abducted Sidra Bibi, a 15-year-old Christian girl, at gunpoint from her village home in Jaranwala, Punjab, Pakistan on March 27. (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, April 17) As soon as relatives informed Sidra’s father of the incident, Afzal Javed Masih registered a report. But the police falsely noted herContinue reading “Pakistan: Forced Marriage Upheld by Police”

Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China

Join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, for the International Day of Prayer for the Unreached. ETHIOPIA: Terrorists have launched several deadly assaults against Christians in the East Arsi Zone of Oromia Region over the past two months. More than 20 Christians were martyred in February in separate attacks inside a church and against OrthodoxContinue reading “Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China”

World News Holy Week and Beyond

PAKISTAN: A truck rammed into a crowd of 200 at high speed, injuring at least 60 members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Klasske, Gujranwala, during an Easter sunrise procession on April 5. (Ayyaz Gulzar, Radio Veritas Asia, April 6) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Due to the threat of ongoing missile and drone attacks duringContinue reading “World News Holy Week and Beyond”

Resurrection Sunday Attacks Kill 93 in Nigeria

Just a week after 27 Christians were killed on Palm Sunday in Jos, Plateau state, suspected Fulani militants attacked the Christian communities of Mbalom and Mbasombo, Benue state, killing 26 and transforming joyful Resurrection Day festivities into mourning and displacement. (Tim, Open Doors, April 7) The same day, two churches in Ariko village, Kaduna stateContinue reading “Resurrection Sunday Attacks Kill 93 in Nigeria”

Islamic Terrorists Kill 100+ Christians in DRC

More than 50,000 people from Christian communities in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been displaced and up to 106 killed after a string of attacks by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The terrorist group affiliated with Islamic State (ISIS) killed close to 60 people, abducted others and set fire to 44 homesContinue reading “Islamic Terrorists Kill 100+ Christians in DRC”