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Persecuted Christians in many countries face ostracism, discrimination and physical abuse or torture. Some are even put to death. Please follow us as ICR Canada efforts to bring you the latest updates on Christian persecution news and the plight of our Christian brothers and sisters and the persecuted church around the world.

50 Christians Massacred in Ayati Nigeria: A Nation in Crisis

A Brutal Attack in Ayati On August 8, 2024, the predominantly Christian village of Ayati, located in Ukum County, Benue State, Nigeria, was the scene of a horrifying massacre. At least 50 Christians massacred in Ayati Nigeria in what local reports describe as an attack allegedly carried out by Fulani herdsmen in collaboration with a…

Pastor Shot Dead in Laos by Unknown Assailants

HONG KONG (Morning Star News) – Pastor Thongkham Philavanh was feeding his chickens and ducks behind his house in Vanghay village, northwestern Laos, on Monday (July 22) when two men on motorcycles, faces covered, arrived. After a brief exchange, one of the gunmen fired seven shots into his head and body. The assailant’s gun was…

Persecuted Christians in India Devasted by Son’s Death

NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – Pastor Sushil Kumar and his wife rose at 3 a.m. on July 8 in their village in northern India as always to pray. They came out of their house 90 minutes later to find their 22-year-old son’s body hanging from the bamboo ceiling of a nearby animal shed. Nilesh…

Christian Leaders Attacked with Swords in Northern India

NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – A group belonging to a Sikh warrior order last week attacked a pastor and another Christian with swords and knives in northern India’s Punjab state for leading church worship in their village. Four Nihang Sikhs, who as members of the traditional warrior group are permitted to carry such weapons,…

Muslim Extremists Kill Christian Convert in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, March 22, 2024 (Morning Star News) – Muslim extremists on March 8 ambushed and killed an evangelist from Kenya and severely injured three others from Uganda near a town on Kenya’s border with Uganda, sources said. The four Christian workers were returning to Bugiri, Uganda after a four-day outreach in Kenya when they…

Muslim Suitor Kidnaps 13-yr-old Pakistani Christian Girl

LAHORE, Pakistan, March 21, 2024 (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) – Two months after a Muslim told a Christian in Pakistan he could not stop him from taking the Christian’s 13-year-old daughter for marriage to his 28-year-old Muslim son, the girl was kidnapped on March 13, her father said. Shakeel Masih said his daughter, Roshni…

Christian Girl Kidnapped, Forcibly Converted to Islam

LAHORE, Pakistan, March 11, 2024 (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) – The Christian parents of a 10-year-old girl in Pakistan who was abducted and forcibly converted to Islam last month fear she could be sold to sex traffickers, sources said. A month after Laiba Suhail was abducted from her home in Chak 233-RB Ikhlaq Town,…

Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges

By Our Pakistan Correspondent LAHORE, Pakistan, March 4, 2024 (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A judge in Pakistan on Friday (March 1) acquitted two Christian brothers of false blasphemy charges that had led to Muslims attacking Christian homes and businesses in Jaranwala last year, sources said. Faisalabad Anti-Terrorism Judge Muhammad Hussain ordered the acquittal of…

Receiving an Education Despite All Odds

Although Dove* was born in Thailand, she never received a passport or any other legal documents because her parents illegally immigrated into the country. Because of this, Dove was unable to attend school. Although Dove* was born in Thailand, she never received a passport or any other legal documents because her parents illegally immigrated into…

News from the Frontlines – September 2026

Around the world, following Jesus can come at a tremendous cost. Believers are being threatened, displaced, imprisoned, and even killed because of their faith. These are difficult realities, but they are not the end of the story. In the midst of persecution, the Church continues to worship. Pastors continue to lead. Believers continue to share…

Devastating Floods Strike Nepal and China

Hundreds are dead or missing as catastrophic flooding devastates communities along the Himalayan border. ICR is working to establish communication with ministry partners in the region. Catastrophic flash flooding struck the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China on August 26, leaving widespread destruction and a rapidly growing human toll. Preliminary analysis indicates that a…

Back to School for Everyone

For us, the start of school is normal, but for children in Pakistan and Indonesia, it’s a miracle. In Pakistan, many families are stuck in a cycle of debt-bondage slavery in brick factories for generations. Normally, the children of these families receive no education and remain trapped in debt for their entire lives, but with your help, these children get the chance to receive…

Historic Middle East Protestant Churches Face New Pressure

Two historic church properties are under threat as pressure on evangelical believers continues to grow. For generations, Protestant churches have quietly served Christian communities in Iran despite increasing restrictions. Today, two historic congregations are facing new challenges that many Christian leaders say reflect growing pressure on evangelical believers across the country. According to reporting by The…

Hope in the Middle East

Across the Middle East, uncertainty continues to grow. The conflict involving Israel and Iran has heightened tensions throughout the region, affecting countries far beyond the front lines. Bombings, political pressures, and economic hardship are shaping daily life for millions of people. Reliable information is often difficult to obtain. In some places communication is disrupted, and…

Court Acquits India Persecuted Christian Pastor

Nainital, India – In a decision described as a legal milestone for religious freedom in India, the Court Acquits India Persecuted Christian Pastor Nandan (Narendra) Singh Bisht, who had been facing charges under Uttarakhand’s Religious Freedom Act since 2021. Judicial Magistrate Anju of the Ramnagar Court delivered the verdict, ruling that the evidence presented by…

Trapped Christian Mother and Baby Persecuted in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia – A young Christian mother and her infant daughter are enduring unimaginable suffering after being locked away by her own family in Somalia, where conversion from Islam is considered a crime punishable by death. The case has drawn attention to the dire plight of converts to Christianity in one of the world’s harshest…

Indonesian Muslims Prosecuted for Disrupting Christian Retreat

On June 27, 2025, a violent attack occurred during a Christian youth retreat in Tangkil village, Cidahu District, Sukabumi, West Java, when approximately 200 Muslims stormed a private home used for the event. Shouting slogans such as “Destroy that house,” the mob caused significant property damage and forced the retreat participants to flee. The incident,…

Christian Killings Intensify in Plateau State, Nigeria

Christian killings intensify in Plateau State, Nigeria, as Fulani herdsmen continue a relentless wave of violence targeting predominantly Christian communities. What began as sporadic clashes years ago has now evolved into a systematic campaign of terror that has devastated families, razed villages, and left thousands displaced. In recent months, the violence has escalated to alarming…

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