Prayer News
China | Government To Regulate All Church Activity
Experts have expressed concern as the Chinese government plan to introduce new laws ensuring tighter restrictions and monitoring of all religious activity.
2020 World Watch List | 1 In 8 Christians Persecuted
Open Doors has just released the 2020 World Watch List, showing the 50 most dangerous countries to follow Jesus.
Tajikistan | Pastor Freed From Prison
A pastor in Tajikistan has been freed just before Christmas after spending three years in prison for worshipping in his church.
Kenya | 11 Christians Lose Lives In Attack
11 Christians have lost their lives in an attack by Islamic extremist group al-Shabaab on Kenya’s border.
Kazakhstan | Church Leaders Lose Appeal
Three Protestant pastors have lost their appeal after being given four to five-year jail terms for leading a church in Almaty. This is the country’s third criminal case against the church and its leaders.
Egypt | Family Attacked by Extremist
A family of three were attacked and seriously wounded by a neighbour in Al-Nasriyah. Despite their injuries, Egyptian authorities labelled the attack “a normal quarrel”.
Syria | Christians Caught In Escalating Conflict
As conflict escalates in northern Syria, 40,000 to 50,000 Christians are caught up in its midst. Bomb explosions have left people injured and reduced houses, shops and schools to rubble. Christians must make the difficult choice between remaining in their homes or fleeing.
Central Asia | Christian Attacked By His Family
A believer in Central Asia has been attacked by his extended family after they found out about his faith in Jesus. They seriously injured him, burned down his barn and killed all his livestock.