Prayer News
Indonesia | Two Churches Forced To Close
Indonesian authorities have forced two churches to close in just one month. Both closures came following threats by Islamic extremist groups who oppose the church in Indonesia.
Laos | House Church Leader Beaten and Harassed
Tou*, a house church leader in northern Laos, is no stranger to threats and attacks.
South Asia | Monsoon Season Causes Chaos for Christians
Monsoon rains are taking their toll across South Asia, with hundreds of thousands affected in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.
North Korea | Crackdown on Defectors
Family members of North Korean defectors are being held hostage to put pressure on those who have fled.
Nepal | Increased Pressure And False Accusations
The situation for Christians in Nepal has deteriorated this year as the Criminal (Code) Act is used to target and accuse believers.
Azerbaijan | Pastor Fined For Prayer Meeting
The pastor of a Baptist church, which has been seeking official registration for 25 years, lost an appeal when they were fined for holding a prayer meeting.
Pakistan | Asia Bibi Arrives In Canada
Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who spent eight years on death row, has arrived in Canada and been reunited with her family. She left Pakistan fearing for her safety after successfully appealing her blasphemy conviction.
Burkina Faso | Attack On Church Claims Six Lives
For the first time in Burkina Faso, a West African nation, Islamic extremists have attacked a church and taken lives in the process. Six Christians, including Pastor Pierre and his two sons, did not survive the attack.