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Christian Persecution

Christian Families in Laos Evicted from Their Village

Residents of a majority-Buddhist village in Laos drove out more than a dozen Christian families following their conversion to Christianity. Their pastor was also forced out of the village.

Pakistan Eyeing More Stringent Blasphemy Law Despite Growing Outrage

Pakistan is considering a stricter blasphemy law. The country's lower house of parliament has passed a bill strengthening punishment for blasphemy despite international outcry and security concerns among Christians and other religious minorities there.

Potential Hotspots for Christian Persecution on the Horizon in 2023

We recently sat down with Darius, who is involved with ICC’s international relief efforts and projects and asked him to assess trouble spots as we look ahead to 2023.

Indonesia, Malaysia Major Blasphemy Prosecutors in Southeast Asia

Christian convert Muhammad Kace, serving a 10-year prison term in Indonesia for blasphemy, was convicted of insulting the Prophet Muhammad in hundreds of YouTube videos after his conversion in 2014.

Are American Christians on the Path to Severe Persecution for Their Faith?

"American Christians still enjoy broad religious protections under the law," says David Curry, president and CEO of Open Doors USA, "and the intensity of what Christians face here pales in comparison to the depths of persecution suffered by followers of Jesus in many places around the world."

Chinese Pastor Jailed 8 Years for Preaching the Gospel Writes ‘God Is Faithful’ in Letter to Son

Chinese pastor Hao Zhiwei is serving an eight year sentence for preaching the gospel and collecting offerings without government authorization.

At Least 48 Christians Killed in Extremist Attacks in Nigeria

At least 48 Nigerian Christians have been killed in a series of attacks in the past month in Kaduna and Plateau states, according to reports.

Voice of the Martyrs Calls for a ‘Prayer Boycott’ of the 2022 Winter Olympics

The 2022 Winter Olympics are being held in Beijing, China, and Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) is joining other like-minded groups in calling Christians to boycott the Games. VOM’s call to action is unique, however, in that the group is asking believers to participate in a “prayer boycott.”