ALGERIA: Only eight Protestant churches remain open

Over twenty church buildings closed since crackdown began.
CHINA: Police raid on Early Rain Covenant Church service

Police in Chengdu violently raided Early Rain Covenant Church's Sunday morning service and detained seven church members until late afternoon.
IRAN: Youcef Nadarkhani writes letter on day of release

Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has shared a letter he wrote on the day of his release “as a testimony and to express my gratitude”.
GLOBAL GUIDE LAUNCH: Over 200 million Christians at constant risk of persecution

The Global Guide was formally launched by Rev Trevor Sargent (Church of Ireland minister and former Green Party leader).

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Church in Chains Global Guide

The Church in Chains Global Guide lists 60 countries where Christians face persecution because of their faith. The Global Guide divides the 60 countries into three colour-coded categories – severe (many or all Christians face persecution including imprisonment, torture, murder or violent mob attacks), significant (some, but not all, Christians face arrest, attack or serious restrictions) and limited (some churches or individuals face restriction or discrimination).