USCIRF Expert Says No Improvement for Religious Minorities in IranSeptember 18, 2005 — The below article discusses how there is little change in the way religious minorities, primarily Christians, are treated in Iran. USCIRF Says No Improvement for Religious Minorities in Iran Under...
Influential Burma Missionary Leader DiesSeptember 17, 2005 — BosNewsLife - Ronald Lathanliana, a persecuted Christian who colleagues say became "one of the most effective native missionaries" to work in Burma has died at the age of 89, BosNewsLife...
Update: Victims Family Fears For Their LivesSeptember 17, 2005 — ANS - A news conference held by the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance highlighted the case of a Pakistani Christian arrested on charges of blasphemy. Attending the conference along with officials...
From Muslim Leader to ChristianSeptember 17, 2005 — From Muslim Leader to Evangelist for Christ in Nigeria by Obed Minchakpu Compass Direct (Compass) - His father sent him to Saudi Arabia from Nigeria when he was 3 years...
Interfaith Forums in Indonesia Now to Authorize Places of WorshipSeptember 17, 2005 — In recent months, many churches have been closed by authorities and Muslims all over Indonesia . Hopefully, the forums discussed below will put an end to some of these closings....
TV Vilification for Protestants Leads to Beating in UzbekistanSeptember 16, 2005 — (Forum 18) - On 8 September, the Emmanuel Full Gospel Church in Nukus - the last legal Protestant church in north-western Uzabekistan - failed to overturn the justice ministry's ban...
Could it Happen Here?September 16, 2005 — The question remains could religious persecution happen in America ? The below article illustrates how one court took a step in that direction this week. US Judge Declares "Under...
Christians Disappointed: Ankara Has Put Off The Popes Trip To TurkeySeptember 16, 2005 — AsiaNews - After much hedging, the diplomatic but nonetheless clear response came yesterday from Ankara about the anticipated trip of Benedict XVI. The eagerly awaited invitation from the Turkish state...
Belarus Security Chief To Mediate With Evangelical Christians, Protest Called OffSeptember 16, 2005 — BosNewsLife - In an unprecedented move a Belarus security chief on Thursday, September 15, offered to mediate between the government and members of an evangelical church the authorities want to...
Book Challenges the Church to Speak OutSeptember 16, 2005 — AgapePress - Abraham Nhial was nine years old in 1987 when Sudan 's Islamic government was using ground forces and air raids to ravage villages in southern Sudan . Adults...
Church Persecution Spreads In Eritrea The Catholic Church Fears TargetingSeptember 16, 2005 — Release Eritrea! As Church persecution spreads in Eritrea the Catholic Church of Eritrea outlined its concerns over both being targeted for persecution and also over the hampering of humanitarian...
Draconian New Restrictions on “Home Religious Meetings”September 15, 2005 — Forum18 - A government directive issued in April 2005 and due to be implemented this month has the potential to severely curtail religious freedom in Cuba by imposing complicated and...
Banned Church Once Again Operating FreelySeptember 15, 2005 — Forum18 - The pastor of a Korean-led Pentecostal church in the northern town of Khujand closed down by the government's religious affairs committee in April has told Forum 18 News...
Belarus Evangelical Christians Protest against Religious RepressionSeptember 15, 2005 — BosNewsLife - Members of the evangelical Full Gospel Union Church denomination in Belarus gathered in the capital Minsk Thursday, September 15, to protest against the government's "religious repression" amid attempts...
Churches to Pray For North Korea amid Reports of Executions and TortureSeptember 15, 2005 — BosNewsLife - Advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) urged churches around the world on Wednesday September 14 to participate in the Week of Prayer for North Korea , amid reports...
Urgent: Mobilize Against Coming UK Hate Speech LawSeptember 15, 2005 — Further to our Urgent Actions of 17 and 24 June 2005, we are writing to update you on the progress of the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill and to request...
