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5 June 2026
Iran
1 According to Article 18, Christian convert Mashar Parandin continues to be denied appropriate treatment for a heart-condition and tumours which are now threatening the sight in one of her eyes. Mashar was taken to hospital for a test at the end of May but was returned to prison without being treated.
2 Prayer has been requested for Christian convert and human rights defender, Mary Mohammadi, who has disappeared. Source, Amnesty International has reported that nothing has been heard from Mary since 26 February when she communicated with her family after travelling from Tehran to Ahvaz. Authorities are refusing to disclose her whereabouts, but it is understood that she was transferred from Ahvaz to an undisclosed location on 2 April.
Egypt
Christian leaders have welcomed a 19 May executive order by the government which legalised a further 191 churches. In 2016 the government formed a committee to oversee the approval of churches and affiliated buildings. This latest order brings the total number legalised to 3 804.
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