Christians in Malatya, Turkey Threatened by Ultra-Nationalist Group

September 14, 2022 — 9/14/2022 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – The Turkish Protestant foundation of Kurtulus Churches faces threats of murder from a young man claiming to be directed by an ultra-nationalist group, JITEM, a...

Turkish Christian Foundations Allowed to Elect Leaders After Eight Years

July 11, 2022 — 07/11/2022 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – In June 2022, Turkey finalized the long-awaited updated regulations for non-Muslim foundations. In practice, due to Turkey's mandates for non-Muslim worship, this means that many...

Over Thirty People Killed in Stampede at Nigerian Church

June 3, 2022 — 06/01/2022 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) - Over 30 people were killed, and several others were injured in a stampede in Port Harcourt, a city in southeast Nigeria, on May 28....

Libyan Church Seeks to Appeal Court Eviction Notice

March 31, 2022 — 03/31/2022 Libya (International Christian Concern) – After a February 15 court hearing, the Union Church in Tripoli received official court orders to vacate and be evicted from their place of worship....

Egyptian President Affirms Church Building in Every New City

March 14, 2022 — 03/14/2022 Egypt (International Christian Concern) – President Abdel Fattah al Sisi confirmed Egypt’s initiative for constructing a church in every newly built city, saying, “Where there is a mosque, there must...

Egyptian President Affirms Church Building in Every New City

March 14, 2022 — 03/14/2022 Egypt (International Christian Concern) – President Abdel Fattah al Sisi confirmed Egypt’s initiative for constructing a church in every newly built city, saying, “Where there is a mosque, there must...

Nine Copts Arrested After Protesting for Permission to Rebuild Church

March 3, 2022 — 03/02/2022 Egypt (International Christian Concern) – Nine Coptic Christians were arrested in Ezbet Faragallah village after a peaceful demonstration requesting permission to rebuild their destroyed church. St. Joseph and Abu Sefein...

Nine Copts Arrested After Protesting for Permission to Rebuild Church

March 3, 2022 — 03/02/2022 Egypt (International Christian Concern) – Nine Coptic Christians were arrested in Ezbet Faragallah village after a peaceful demonstration requesting permission to rebuild their destroyed church. St. Joseph and Abu Sefein...

Fifth-Century Church Opens as Museum in Gaza

February 5, 2022 — 02/05/2022 Gaza (International Christian Concern) – In an effort to boost domestic tourism, a fifth-century Byzantine church in northern Gaza was renovated into a museum. The director-general of antiquities at the...

Coptic Christians Protest Delayed Church Construction Permit

January 31, 2022 — 01/31/2022 Egypt (International Christian Concern) – Coptic Christians in Egypt’s Minya Governorate peacefully demonstrated, requesting that the appeal for the reconstruction of their demolished church be granted. St. Joseph and Abu...

This Chinese Church Escaped Persecution, But Now Fears Being Returned to China

January 26, 2022 — 01/26/2022 South Korea (International Christian Concern) – With thanks to an interview conducted by Radio Free Asia (RFA), we have learned that the members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church...

Churches Vandalized in Istanbul on New Years Day

January 4, 2022 — 01/04/2022 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – Unknown assailants vandalized three churches in Turkey on New Year’s Day. The vandals spray-painted the door of Kadıköy Protestant Church, writing “Allah-1”. Two other churches...

Indonesia to Deploy Security Forces to Protect Christmas Celebrations

December 22, 2021 — 12/22/2021 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – Indonesia’s security forces are deploying across the country to protect Christian worshipers as they gather to celebrate Christmas. In a story shared by UCA News, Indonesian security forces will be deployed across Indonesia to keep peace...

Malaysian Churches Calls for Christian Participation in Critical Election

December 16, 2021 — 12/16/2021 Malaysia (International Christian Concern) – The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) issued a call to its followers on Wednesday to be active participants in the upcoming Sarawak state...

Myanmar Junta Destroys a Chin Church after Failing to Set it Ablaze

October 19, 2021 — 10/19/2021 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – In the midst of intense fighting between the Burmese Army (Tatmadaw) and the local defense groups in Christian-majority Chin state, another church was vandalized...

Myanmar Junta Burns Church and Houses After Arresting Civilians

October 17, 2021 — 10/17/2021 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – In a “clearance operation” aimed at eliminating the opposition in Chin state, the Burmese Army (Tatmadaw) set an entire village on fire—including a Baptist...

Christians in Malatya, Turkey Threatened by Ultra-Nationalist Group

Turkish Christian Foundations Allowed to Elect Leaders After Eight Years

Over Thirty People Killed in Stampede at Nigerian Church

Libyan Church Seeks to Appeal Court Eviction Notice

Egyptian President Affirms Church Building in Every New City

Egyptian President Affirms Church Building in Every New City

Nine Copts Arrested After Protesting for Permission to Rebuild Church

Nine Copts Arrested After Protesting for Permission to Rebuild Church

Fifth-Century Church Opens as Museum in Gaza

Coptic Christians Protest Delayed Church Construction Permit

This Chinese Church Escaped Persecution, But Now Fears Being Returned to China

Churches Vandalized in Istanbul on New Years Day

Indonesia to Deploy Security Forces to Protect Christmas Celebrations

Malaysian Churches Calls for Christian Participation in Critical Election

Myanmar Junta Destroys a Chin Church after Failing to Set it Ablaze

Myanmar Junta Burns Church and Houses After Arresting Civilians

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