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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.

Muslim Relatives Kill Pastor for His Faith

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…

Five Christians Killed in NE Nigeria, 12 in Middle Belt

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…

Christian Worship Service Prohibited in Indonesia

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…

Sikh in India Leads Pastor into Knife Attack

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…

Five Christians Thrown Off Boat and Drowned in Uganda

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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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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ICR Canada Christian persecution news is not an exhaustive list of stories about Christians suffering for their faith around the globe. If you hear of any persecution, or have a story of religious freedom being undermined globally with our brothers and sisters in Christ, please feel free to connect with us so we can check with our sources for validity and authenticity.

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