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Nigeria | Extremists Take Life Of Pastor
Earlier this month, extremist group Boko Haram kidnapped the Adamawa state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria. Last week, they executed him.
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. The Christians, along with over 40 other locals, were travelling on a bus from the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, to the north-eastern regions.
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.
China | Government Tightens Control
As China continues to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, the lavish celebrations mask the increasing difficulties that religious minorities face in the country.
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.