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Muslim Relatives Kill Pastor for His Faith

March 25, 2023

NAIROBI, Kenya, March 28, 2023 (Morning Star News) – Muslim relatives of a pastor in eastern Uganda took him from his home and killed him for his faith this month, sources said. Pastor Adinani Bulwa had fled Muslim opposition in northern Uganda and returned home to Muterere village, Bugiri District in January before he was killed…

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Five Christians Killed in NE Nigeria, 12 in Middle Belt

January 24, 2023

ABUJA, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed five Christians early Sunday morning (Jan. 22) in northeast Nigeria, following the slaughter of 12 Christians on Friday (Jan. 20) in the country’s Middle Belt, sources said. In Bauchi state’s Tafawa Balewa County, area residents said herdsmen attacked the predominantly Christian community of Gambar Sabon…

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Christian Worship Service Prohibited in Indonesia

Christian Worship Service Prohibited in Indonesia

January 19, 2023

SURABAYA, Indonesia (Morning Star News) – A church in Indonesia on Jan. 8 was prohibited from holding a Sunday service in front of a city hall building, where it had gone after losing its prior worship venue in a mall, sources said. Following opposition to the church’s services in a mall in Medan, North Sumatra…

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Sikh in India Leads Pastor into Knife Attack

Sikh in India Leads Pastor into Knife Attack

November 7, 2022

HYDERABAD, India (Morning Star News) – A Christian pastor in northern India who drives a taxi for a living didn’t think he had anything to fear when a well-mannered Sikh asked him to take a slight detour. Pastor Sukhdev Mark, 47, had dropped him off the previous night at a hotel in Ambala, Haryana state…

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Iran Releases Two Christians from Notorious Evin Prison

Iran Releases Two Christians from Notorious Evin Prison

October 30, 2022

(Morning Star News) – Two Christians imprisoned in Iran for their church leadership roles were released a few days after a fire broke out in Tehran’s Evin Prison on Oct. 15, but rights advocates were mystified about why they were freed. Pastor Naser Navard Goltapeh, who had spent two months in solitary confinement, was released…

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Five Christians Thrown Off Boat and Drowned in Uganda

September 13, 2022

Muslim extremists killed five Christian workers by throwing them off a boat into central Uganda’s Lake Kyoga on Aug. 10, sources said. The evangelists from End Time Word Ministry church were traveling from Nakasongola District to Apac District on a commercial transport boat with plans to plant a church in the Aduku area, a Christian…

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Christian Killings Intensify in Plateau State, Nigeria

June 9, 2025

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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Court Overturns Indonesia Church Eviction Order

June 5, 2025

In a rare turn of events, a court ruling has offered a ray of hope to a small Christian congregation in East Java, Indonesia, after months of conflict with local authorities. The legal battle centers around the Good God Church, whose place of worship was sealed by government officials last year under controversial circumstances. A…

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Evangelist Slain After Leading Muslims to Christ in Uganda

May 5, 2025

In a tragic act of religious violence, an evangelist in eastern Uganda was brutally murdered after boldly sharing the gospel with Muslim audiences and witnessing several conversions to Christianity. The attack has sent shockwaves through the Christian community, prompting both mourning and renewed calls for protection of religious freedom in the region. A Bold Witness…

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Plateau State: Over 50 Christians Killed in Nigeria

April 14, 2025

On April 14, Fulani herdsmen launched a deadly dawn attack on Zikke village in Kwall District, Bassa County, Plateau State, Nigeria, killing at least 51 people. The predominantly Christian community is the latest to suffer in a series of violent assaults that have claimed over 60 Christian lives earlier this month. Area resident Blessing Yakubu…

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Judge in Pakistan Hands Death Sentence to Christian Killer

March 31, 2025

On March 27, 2025, a judge in Pakistan handed down the country’s maximum punishment for murder to Muhammad Zubair, a Muslim man convicted of killing 20-year-old Christian student Farhan Ul Qamar. The ruling, delivered by Additional Sessions Judge Saima Riyasat in Pasrur, Sialkot District, included a death sentence and a fine of 500,000 Pakistani Rupees…

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Sudan Jails 19 Christians on Baseless Allegations

March 24, 2025

Sudan jails 19 Christians in Madani amid escalating religious persecution. Seven were arrested on January 21 by Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) while traveling from Barakat to Madani, accused of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These arrests, occurring between January and February, highlight growing concerns over the targeting of Christians. With no evidence linking…

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Pakistani Court Annuls Christian Girl’s Forced Marriage

March 10, 2025

A Pakistani court annulled the forced conversion and marriage of 18-year-old Christian Shahida Bibi, who was coerced into marrying her stepfather’s brother. Minority women and girls, particularly Christians, in Pakistan often face forced conversions and marriages. Human rights organizations like ADF International are working to protect them and end these abuses. This ruling is a…

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Congo Christian Church Massacre by ADF Not an Isolated Incident

March 4, 2025

The Congo Christian church massacre in North Kivu shocked the world, as at least eighty Christians were found beheaded in a Protestant church. The victims, kidnapped by the Islamist militant group ADF, endured unimaginable brutality before their execution. The attack, part of a broader pattern of religious persecution, forced many churches and schools to close.…

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Challenges and Responses to Christian Persecution in Indonesia

February 20, 2025

Christian communities in Indonesia continue to face significant challenges, particularly in regions where religious intolerance is growing. While Indonesia is constitutionally committed to religious freedom, reports of opposition to church establishments and religious activities have raised concerns among human rights organizations and interfaith leaders. A recent case in South Sulawesi illustrates the increasing difficulties faced…

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Persecuted Christians in Somalia: A Growing Crisis

February 3, 2025

The plight of persecuted Christians in Somalia continues to escalate, with underground believers facing increasing threats, violence, and social ostracization. A recent case highlights the dangers encountered by Christians in the East African nation, where strict adherence to Islamic law leaves no room for religious diversity. The plight of persecuted Christians in Somalia was brought…

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