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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.

Christian Convert Couple Slain for their Faith

By Our East Africa CorrespondentNAIROBI, Kenya, February 16, 2024 (Morning Star News) – A formerly Muslim couple in eastern Uganda, parents of four young children, were slashed to death on Feb. 2, two months after putting their faith in Christ, sources said. Twaha Namwoyo, 38, and his 27-year-old wife, Nadiimu Katooko, were slain for their faith…

Christian Homes in Pakistan Hit with Gunshots

LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Muslims fired gunshots and threw fuel bombs at the homes of Christians in a village in Pakistan at 2 a.m. on Monday (Feb. 12) for supporting an opposing political party in last week’s elections, sources said. No one was hurt in the attacks in Chak 6/11-L village in Sahiwal…

Christians Tortured in Pakistan, Forced to Recite Islamic Creed

LAHORE, Pakistan, February 1, 2024 (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) – An Islamist cleric presided over the forced conversion of two Christians in Sialkot District, Pakistan after they were tortured into reciting the Islamic conversion creed, sources said. Azam Masih, 28, and his brother, Nadeem Masih, were abducted, beaten with iron rods and pressured to…

Christian Killings Increase in Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) – The governor of Kaduna state, Nigeria met with church leaders after the pace of terrorist killings since September increased in a Christian area, including 25 people slain in the first two weeks of January, sources said. James Bitrus, Christian leader of the Dnata Chiefdom in predominantly Christian…

Pastor, Three Other Christians Kidnapped in Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria, January 18, 2024 (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists kidnapped a pastor and three other Christians on Saturday (Jan. 13) in central Nigeria, sources said. The Rev. Haanongon Gideon, a pastor and council member of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue state, and the three others were ambushed on…

Christian Doctor Slain in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria, October 27, 2023 (Morning Star News) – A Christian doctor was killed in a machete attack on him and his motorcycle driver on Oct. 17 in Nasarawa state, Nigeria, sources said. Terrorists attacked Dr. Stephen Angbas, head of Angbas Hospital in the town of Lafia, at about 4 p.m. as he was returning…

Terrorists Kill 11 Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria, October 4, 2023 (Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists on Sunday (Oct. 1) killed eight Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria, and wounded five others, sources said. The assailants attacked Du village, in Bassa County’s Kwall District, with two children among those slain and the wounded requiring hospital treatment, said Davidson…

Local Officials Seal Church Building Shut in Indonesia

SURABAYA, Indonesia (Morning Star News) – Local officials sealed shut a church building in West Java Province, Indonesia on Saturday (April 1), two weeks after Muslims intruded into a worship service and demanded its closure, church leaders said. The congregation of the Simalungun Christian Protestant Church (Gereja Kristen Protestan Simalungun, or GKPS) in Cigelam, Babakancikao,…

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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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