Persecution
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 Flickers of Hope for Some of the World's Longest Running Persecuted
Home to one of the longest running civil wars in the world, recent gestures offer cautious hope to Burma's Christians.
Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 1/27/2012 10:39AM
Q & A: Frank Wolf on Liberty for the Captives
The congressman pleads for a passionate American commitment to international religious freedom.
Interview by Susan Wunderink | posted 11/17/2011 10:19AM
Anti-Christian Backlash After South Sudan’s Secession
Churches attacked and threatened with demolition as Bashir reiterates promise to make Sudan strictly Islamic.
Compass Direct News | posted 10/26/2011 09:20AM
Persecution Prompts Missions Agency to Transform
Operation Mobilization India transforms itself into a local witness.
Tim Stafford in Secunderabad, India | posted 10/21/2011 08:23AM
Lone Senator Holding Religious Freedom Commission 'Hostage'
Watchdog may close up in less than a month. (Updated)
Tobin Grant | posted 10/19/2011 11:12AM
Reports: Iran Pastor's Case Sent to Khamenei
Courts avoid decision in apostasy case, may hear further appeal. (Updated)
Morgan Feddes | posted 10/12/2011 02:30PM
Christians Killed, Injured in Arab Spring Fallout
The bloodiest day since Egypt’s uprising was caused by a peaceful Christian protest.
Elissa Cooper | posted 10/10/2011 04:02PM
From Death Sentence to Rape Charges, Iranian Pastor’s Case Is Rare—and Disputed
Reports differ on Nadarkhani’s status and next steps.
Morgan Feddes | posted 10/06/2011 09:53AM
Parental Frights: Can Parents Practice Rites that Scare Children?
Mom gets 18 months probation for showing her daughter a ritual chicken death.
Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra | posted 9/15/2011 10:02AM
Zimbabwean Churches Told to Support Ruling Party—or Else
Mugabe regime violently targeting wide spectrum of congregations.
George Conger | posted 8/10/2011 10:04AM
Shouwang Showdown, 15 Weeks In
Members of one of China's largest house churches continue to meet amid arrests.
Chris Norton | posted 7/20/2011 11:48AM
Syria's Christians Back Assad
Church leaders say the embattled president should stay on.
Dale Gavlak in Amman, Jordan, and Beirut, Lebanon, and Timothy C. Morgan | posted 7/07/2011 09:49AM
Public Enemy: Iran's Persecution Backfires
Regime's antagonism is increasing Christianity's appeal.
Trevor Persaud | posted 6/01/2011 09:03AM
Should the China Ambassador Worship at a House Church?
Observers discuss whether the U.S. ambassador to China should worship at an unregistered church to 'publicly identify with the persecuted.'
Compiled by Ruth Moon | posted 5/31/2011 09:09AM
Why Beijing's Largest House Church Refuses to Stop Meeting Outdoors
Shouwang vows to continue showdown until Christmas in hopes of ending Achilles' heel of unregistered churches: government pressure on landlords.
Promise Hsu in Beijing, China | posted 4/26/2011 09:59AM
Dead Space: Christians Demand Burial Land in Crowded Kathmandu
Nepal's Supreme Court due to rule Monday on Christian and Hindu lawsuits.
Anto Akkara in New Delhi | posted 4/08/2011 10:25AM
Exit Visa: Iraqi Christians Look for Safe Haven
Iraqis struggle to find refuge in Europe.
Ruth Moon | posted 4/04/2011 12:00AM
Thanksgiving Question Nearly Deports Tortured Christian
An immigration judge was distressed that 'Li claimed that Thanksgiving was a Christian holiday.'
Ted Olsen | posted 4/04/2011 12:00AM
How Said Musa's Case Got Attention (Updated: Musa Released from Prison)
Christian leaders had drawn attention to his case after he had been sentenced to death.
Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra | posted 2/24/2011 09:32AM
'Religicide' in Iraq
Fatal attacks trigger exodus of Christians from major cities.
Dale Gavlak in Amman, Jordan | posted 2/16/2011 09:42AM
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