09.09.2023

Seminarian Dies in Catholic Church Attack in Nigeria

Suspected Muslim terrorists attacked and burned a Catholic seminary in Kaduna State, Nigeria on Friday and killed a young seminarian who was trapped in the fire.

This Week: ChinaAid at Taiwan religious freedom summit

ChinaAid stands for freedom in Taiwan 

RUSSIA: Second jail term for opposing Russia's war in Ukraine on religious grounds

An Orthodox priest who condemned Russia's renewed invasion of Ukraine on
his YouTube channel has received a 3-year prison sentence for distributing
"false information about the Russian Armed Forces". 

Mission Cry helps persecuted Christians in Pakistan

Persecution continues in Pakistan despite pledges of compassion and concern.

Seminary Student Burned to Death in Attack in Nigeria

Catholic dies in terrorists' attempted kidnapping of priest in Kaduna state.

ChinaAid's powerful voice heard at global religious freedom summit

“It is a very hard battle, we all have to acknowledge” ChinaAid President and Founder Bob Fu said at the ongoing 2023 Taiwan International Religious Freedom (TIRF) Summit when speaking to global leaders and voices for religious freedom. 

USCIRF Releases Report on The Bureaucratization of Religion in Southeast Asia

This comprehensive report explores the bureaucratization of religion in four countries in Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

North Korean ministry pivoting to modern technology challenges

With modern development comes modern ways for North Korea to target Christians for persecution.

Desperation and urgent needs intensify in Sudan

The United States envoy to the United Nations is in Chad this week to meet refugees and highlight Sudan’s worsening crisis.

Two Nepalese Churches Attacked in Growing Trend

At least seven churches attacked in Nepal in last two weeks

Small business owner helps persecuted Christians in SE Asia

ARMS International helps local churches by empowering Christian entrepreneurs. More about that here.

India denies Manipur problems

India rejects the latest United Nations report voicing concern about violence in Manipur state, calling it “misleading.”

Azerbaijan and Sudan: Long-persecuted Christians face starvation

BACKGROUND: Nagorno-Karabakh (N-K) is a mountainous Armenian Christian enclave inside Turkic Muslim Azerbaijan. Prior to November 2020, Artsakh – i.e. N-K and its surrounds – was autonomous and protected by Armenia.

USCIRF News Digest - September 5, 2023

USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Vietnam

This report highlights religious freedom conditions in Vietnam following a USCIRF delegation visit to the country in May 2023. 

Myanmar Christians contend with bombings, landmines, and conflict

Myanmar exists on the constant edge of conflict. Violence is commonplace, as is the fallout that stems from bloodshed.

Urgent prayer request for Nigeria

Tomorrow, five appeal court judges in Nigeria will deliver a ruling on three challenges to Nigeria’s compromised elections. This is a critical ruling for a nation in crisis – please join us in prayer.

Muslims with Machete, Club Halt Worship in Indonesia

Police dismiss case, saying assailant was insane.

Christians defy orders in Laos

A pastor in Laos recently went to an area heavily influenced by “old school” soldiers in the communist country who strongly detested Christianity, the leader of a native ministry said.

Libyan Christians could face execution for conversion from Islam

In Libya, persecution is an inherent risk of becoming a Christian. 

Pastor Shot after Receiving Islamist Threats in Pakistan

Assailants ordered him to recite Islamic profession of faith.