Pastor Sentenced to Labor Camp for Sermon Opposing Russia’s War in Ukraine 9/5/2025 Russia — On Sept. 3, Nikolay Romanyuk, 63, was found guilty of making “Public calls to implement activities directed against the security of the Russian Federation,” according to Forum 18.
Christians Endure Uptick in Persecution in Turkey9/5/2025 Turkey — In recent years, persecution against Christians in Turkey has intensified.
Papua New Guinea Observes National Repentance Day9/5/2025 Papua New Guinea — Every August since 2007, Papua New Guinea has observed a national holiday called the National Repentance Day.
UN Peacekeeping Faces Ongoing Funding, Security Challenges9/4/2025 DRC — Several U.N. peacekeeping missions are active in theaters where religious persecution intersects with the rise of radical Islamist groups.
USCIRF Claims Religious Freedom is Eradicated in Afghanistan, Calls for Action9/4/2025 Afghanistan — The U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) issued a press statement last week condemning the Taliban’s continued efforts to “subjugate and target” religious minorities and calling for the U.S. to renew legal protections recently removed from Afghan refugees at high risk of religious persecution.
Youth to Nigerian Government: Stop Genocide Against Indigenous Christians9/3/2025 Nigeria — In the aftermath of fresh attacks in Plateau and Kaduna states, Christian youth leaders have accused the Nigerian government of enabling what they describe as a coordinated campaign of violence through disinformation and staged “peace meetings.”
Finnish Hate Speech Case Headed to Supreme Court9/1/2025 Finland (International Christian Concern) -- Dr. Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola, the center of a years-long legal drama over free speech and freedom of religion in Finland, will…
Villages in India Restrict Christian Movements and Activities9/1/2025 India (International Christian Concern) -- Six villages in the Kanker District of the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh passed resolutions prohibiting Christian pastors, priests, and so-called “conversion agents” from…
Myanmar Junta Declares Karenic Separatist Organization a Terrorist Group8/30/2025 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) — The military junta ruling Myanmar declared the Karen National Union (KNU) a terrorist organization in a statement earlier this week. The designation, while not…
Persecution of Christians in Indonesia Varies by Province8/30/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — According to persecution rankings, Indonesia has improved significantly over the last three years. As of 2025, it no longer even appears on the World…
