10.05.2024

RUSSIA: Wide-ranging blocking of religious-related websites

The regime's ever-increasing internet censorship has seen religious
websites and materials blocked for: "extremist" content; opposition to
Russia's war against Ukraine from a religious perspective; and material
supporting LGBT+ people in religious communities. 

Iran’s political stance defiant, but a divided narrative within

Israel has promised a strong response to Iran’s direct missile attack. On Tuesday night, around 180 ballistic missiles rained down on Israeli cities. 

Islamic Faluni Kill Christians In Nigeria

Christians in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state say Islamic Faluni herdsmen killed two believers on Sunday, the latest victims in relentless attacks against believers in Christ.

Study Shows Correlation Between Government Corruption and Christian Persecution

There is a correlation between governmental corruption and Christian persecution, a study published this month by International Christian Concern (ICC) shows.

Somalia Receives $68.5 Million in U.S. Aid Despite Support for Hamas, Persecution of Christians

The U.S. government on Tuesday agreed to provide $68.5 million in aid to Somalia, a financially struggling nation, despite the country’s open support for Hamas and ongoing persecution of Christians.

RUSSIA: Internet censorship and religious freedom

Russia's ever-increasing internet censorship continues to affect the
exercise of freedom of religion and belief in the country. The censorship
denies local people freedom of expression in various matters related to
religion and the opportunity freely to seek information and views on
religious issues.

Iran and Israel exchange threats after Tuesday missile attacks and interceptions

On Tuesday, Israel faced a barrage of at least 180 missiles from Iran. 

Persecuted Christian Women In Focus At Day of Prayer

The global annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) will this year focus on Christian women, Worthy News learned Wednesday.

India: Pastor Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment for Alleged Forced Conversion of Hindus

A pastor in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has been found guilty on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity and has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. 

Herdsmen Kill Christians in Northern and Central Nigeria

Two slain in Kaduna state, three in Nasarawa state.

Muslim Employers Force Christian, 17, to Convert, Mother Says

Boy held in their illegal custody.

USCIRF Releases Report on India’s Collapsing Religious Freedom Conditions 

This report highlights how throughout 2024, individuals have been killed, beaten, and lynched by vigilante groups, religious leaders have been arbitrarily arrested, and homes and places of worship have been demolished.

India: Ethnic violence smolders on in Manipur State

Ethnic violence continues to smolder in India’s Manipur State between the Meitei and Kuki people.

Herdsmen Kill Christians in Plateau State, Central Nigeria

Massacres continue in central part of country.

Christian Woman in Iran Suffering in Custody, Relatives Say

Convert from Islam held without charges.

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USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Challenges in Iraq 10 Years After ISIS’s Genocide

This report provides an overview of ISIS’s genocide and other crimes against Iraq’s religious minorities beginning in the summer 2014.

Philippines: risks and opportunities for migrant gospel workers

Among those caught in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict are 11,000 Filipinos working in Lebanon. 

US, British, and Chinese Pastors In Israel To Pray And Mark Attacks

Dozens of Christian pastors from the United States, Britain, and China will visit Israel to pray and mark the October 7 attacks by Hamas that killed 1,200 people, organizers announced Friday.

Christian Family Pressured to Drop Gang-Rape Charges in Pakistan

Muslim suspects issue threats.

Fulanis in Nigeria Kill More Christians than Boko Haram, ISWAP, Report Says

‘Other Terrorist Groups’ connected with Fulani militia, ORFA reports.

India: It’s Very Dangerous to Be a Pastor

It’s Very Dangerous to Be a Pastor ... powerful testimony from India and Revelation Media