Christian Slain with Swords by Extremists in Uganda – August 28th
Morning Star News, August 23rd, 2024 (excerpts) Muslim extremists with swords in eastern Uganda on Monday (Aug. 19) killed a Christian for leading Muslims to Christ. The assailants attacked Yowabu Sebakaki as he was returning home by bicycle to his native Nyanza village. In June and July, Muslims had sent threatening messages to Sebakaki, including […]
One year after Jaranwala, Christians call for justice – August 28th
Church in Chains, August 22nd, 2024 (excerpts) One year after the Jaranwala riots, Christians are calling for justice as most of those arrested in connection with the attack have been discharged or released on bail. Around ninety Christian homes were destroyed and more than four hundred homes and 25 church buildings were damaged and […]
Fulani Muslim Turns to Christ – August 28th
The Voice of the Martyrs, August 22nd, 2024 (excerpts) The Fulani are a nomadic Muslim tribe in a vast region where the Sahara Desert meets the African savanna, called the Sahel. The total number of Fulani is unknown but believed to be between 20 and 40 million people. Militant Fulani Muslims have been involved in […]
Government Pushes for Centralized Islam in Malaysia – August 28th
International Christian Concern, August 23rd, 2024 (excerpts) Anwar Ibrahim’s Madani government is steadily working to centralize Islam in Malaysia. Efforts to impose a “Vatican-style” authority could have far-reaching implications for religious freedom, especially for Christians and followers of other minority religions. The government, which already severely punishes Muslims who convert to Christianity, recently introduced bills […]
The Maltese Jewish in Malta – August 28th
Joshua Project, August 26th, 2024 Because of the uniqueness of their history and culture, all Jews have a strong sense of identity. Persecution of and discrimination against the Jews have been the historical reasons for their migrations and settlements around the world. Anti-Semitism was prevalent and frequently led to either persecution or expulsion. Some of […]
ALGERIA: Testimony from Pastor Youssef Ourahmane – August 17th
Church in Chains, August 8th, 2024 (excerpts) On 2 July 2024 at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, a side event was held to raise the issue of the persecution of Christians by the Algerian government. Pastor Youssef spoke via video link, explaining he has been involved with the church in Algeria for over […]
Young Christians Rejected by Family – August 17th
The Voice of the Martyrs, August 8th, 2024 (excerpts) Christians make up less than 1% of the population of Turkey, which is 96% Sunni Muslim. When a Turkish Muslim chooses to follow Christ, they are often rejected by their families, a reality experienced by Mustafa and Basak. Mustafa grew up in a radical Islamic family […]
Christians at risk from Bangladesh unrest – August 17th
Barnabas Aid, August 7th, 2024 (excerpts) The minority Christian community of Bangladesh is among those at risk from the political unrest that has swept across the country. A Barnabas Aid contact has reported that Christian schools have been attacked, along with homes belonging to Christians and other religious minorities. These attacks have been carried out […]
Islamic Rebels Kill More than 30 Christians in Congo – August 17th
International Christian Concern, August 12th, 2024 (excerpts) The remains of more than 30 people were found on July 24 following yet another brutal attack on a Christian community by Islamic extremist Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Eastern Congo. Léon Siviwe, chief of Beni-Mbau, said the attack was part of a week marked by escalating violence. […]
The Badhai in Pakistan – August 17th
Joshua Project, August 12th, 2024 Legend has it that the Hindu god Vishwakarma created two people groups – the Lohar, workers of iron and the Badhai, cutters of wood. Woodcutting and carpentry are the traditional occupations of the Badhai, and though carpentry remains common today, some have acquired land and have begun to work in […]