CIC Persecution News Headlines
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PERSECUTION NEWS HEADLINES - for the week ending December 3, 2022
We bring before you the people of Afghanistan: those who remain under the oppression of the Taliban, and those who have been forced to flee, leaving loved ones and homes behind.
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) finds it inexplicable that the U.S. Department of State did not include Nigeria or India in its latest designations of “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPCs) under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA), turning a blind eye to both countries’ particularly severe religious freedom violations.
USCIRF Releases New Report on Freedom of Religion or Belief Victims List
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report
This Week At ChinaAid: Rights Lawyer Detained Without Trial For 3+ Years
Detained For 3+ Years Without Trial
Qatar hosts World Cup amid persecution concerns
The U.S. soccer team defeated Iran 1-0 on Tuesday, advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
China vows to crack down on protests
The Chinese government has issued a warning, saying it will crack down on protestors.
Pastor in Algeria closes church following government pressure
Another church in Algeria folds to state-sponsored persecution.
Indian Police Arrest Pastors and Newly Married Couple at Wedding Reception
Christian persecution on the rise in Uttar Pradesh, India
OCCUPIED UKRAINE: "There is no one to replace the arrested priests"
Russia's National Guard seized two priests in Russian-occupied Berdyansk on
16 November.Fierce protests have erupted in at least eight major Chinese cities.
Christians Kidnapped in Separate Attacks in Southwest Nigeria
One group on bus to wedding, another en route to funeral
Editorial: Looking after our own
It is a common objection when aid is sent to other countries that we should be looking after our own first.
A pastor in Laos has been found dead just a few days after disappearing, with villagers alleging that he was murdered for his faith.
Islamic State Mozambique Demands Christians and Jews Pay Jizya Tax
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) has demanded that Christians and Jews pay a jizya tax as a sign of their submission to an Islamic Caliphate in Cabo Delgado Province.
Christian Couple and Daughter Murdered by Suspected Fulani Militants in Nigeria
Islamist Fulani militants are suspected of carrying out the murders of a Christian couple and their 17-year-old daughter in Benue State, Nigeria on November 29.
Two Arrests Made After Suspected Kidnapping of German Church Minister in Mali
Police in Mali reported the arrests of two people in the capital Bamako following the disappearance of a German church minister.
Indonesia: Churches Face Religious Intolerance During Cianjur Earthquake Rescue Effort
The earthquake in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on Monday, November 21, 2022, resulted in many casualties.
World Cup Puts Qatar’s Human Rights Issues in the Spotlight
Qatar is hosting the FIFA 2022 World Cup, and as a result, many human rights issues in the country have been brought to the spotlight.
USCIRF Calls Out Iran’s Death Sentence Penalty for Protesters
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released a report on November 15th condemning Iran for the harsh sentences being given to protesters.
India: Christian Beaten Unconscious for Refusing to Deny His Faith
Last Sunday, Christians in India were severely beaten for refusing to deny their faith.
Terrorists in Nigeria Kill, Kidnap – and Demand Ransom for Corpse
Attacks in Plateau and Kaduna states leave at least 40 Christians dead
ETHIOPIA [RLPB 670, 9 Nov], where the Ethiopian Government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have signed an ‘Agreement for Lasting Peace’.
USCIRF News Digest - November 29, 2022
Pastor meets persecuted Christians during Middle East mission trip
Why should pastors consider going on short-term mission trips?
Pastors Wounded in Separate Attacks in Uganda
Wife of one also nursing injuries
India’s anti-conversion laws draw global criticism
Representatives from 21 countries are asking India to improve the religious freedom of minorities.
Pastor Jailed in Sudan for Prayer Meeting to Heal Mother
Gathering to pray draws many Muslims
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