IRAN: “It was the hardest decision of my life”
Pastor Victor Bet-Tamraz has spoken to Article 18 about his ministry, time in solitary confinement, court case and why he and his wife Shamiram Issavi had to flee Iran.
PAKISTAN: Fear in the courts delays justice for Christians
“This happens in blasphemy cases because judges want to avoid any issues from extremist groups.”
CHINA: Pastor Jin Tianming appears online after nine years of house arrest
Pastor Jin Tianming of Shouwang Church has appeared online after nine years under house arrest
IRAN: Mohammadreza Omidi goes into internal exile
On 14 September, Mohammadreza Omidi travelled south to begin his internal exile in Borazjan, more than 1,000 km from his home in Rasht.
ERITREA: Prisoner releases subject to conditions
It has emerged that the 27 Eritrean Christians released from Mai Serwa prison earlier this month were freed on bail secured by property deeds submitted by family and friends.
PAKISTAN: “I love my people and my heart breaks for them”
2020 Online Conference focuses on Pakistan
PAKISTAN: Christian father of four sentenced to death for blasphemy
Christian father of four Asif Pervaiz was sentenced to death for blasphemy on 8 September.
PAKISTAN: Zafar Bhatti suffers heart attack in prison
Zafar Bhatti, who is serving a life sentence for blasphemy, survived following swift medical attention.
ERITREA: 27 Christians released from prison, more to follow
27 Christian prisoners have been released from prison in Eritrea and others are believed to be in the process of release.
IRAN: Joseph Shahbazian released on bail
House-church leader Joseph Shahbazian has been released on bail after nearly two months in detention.
PAKISTAN: Maira Shahbaz escapes from abductor
The 14-year-old Christian girl has gone into hiding with her family
PAKISTAN: Another Christian girl abducted by Muslim man
Saneha, the youngest daughter of Pastor Morris Masih, was abducted on her way to church and her family fears that she will be forced to convert to Islam and marry her abductor.
ERITREA: Christian prisoners and families at risk of starvation
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown in Eritrea, Christian prisoners and their families are struggling to survive.
IRAN: Victor and Shamiram leave Iran after losing appeals
Pastor Victor Bet-Tamraz and his wife Shamiram Issavi have left Iran after losing their appeals against long prison sentences.
IRAN: Mohammadreza Omidi released
Mohammadreza Omidi has been released from Evin prison after serving two years on national security charges.
IRAN: Christian prisoners struck down with Covid-19
Four Christian prisoners being held in crowded conditions are feared to be suffering from Covid-19.
PAKISTAN: Court orders 14-year-old Christian girl to be returned to her abductor
The High Court in Lahore ordered 14-year-old Maira Shahbaz, who was abducted and forcibly married to a Muslim man, to be returned to the custody of her kidnapper.
NIGERIA: Fulani militants kill 14 Baptists in Kogi state
Fulani Muslim militants killed 14 Baptists and wounded six others in a raid on village in central Nigeria’s Kogi state.
SUDAN: Islamists protest against government’s apostasy reform
Reforms introduced by Sudan’s transitional government have led to Islamist protests including calls for the overthrow of the government.
NIGERIA: “It’s as if the lives of Christians no longer matter”
Rev Stephen Panya (pictured) made the comment following the latest attacks on Christian villages in Kaduna state.