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Death Sentenced Urged by Islamic Lawyers for Egyptian Convert

Compass Direct News reports ISTANBUL – In the latest hearing of a Muslim-born Egyptian’s effort to officially convert to Christianity, opposing lawyers advocated he be convicted of “apostasy,” or leaving Islam, and sentenced to death. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Christian, Compass Direct, Egypt, HIndu, Islam, Muslim, Persecution

Crackdown on Churches in Myanmar

In a recent crackdown on Christians in Myanmar Burma, at least 100 churches were ordered to stop holding services. About 50 pastors were forced to sign at least five documents each to cease church services—and warned repeatedly they could face time in jail if they disobeyed. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Burma, Christian, Gospel for Asia, Persecution

New attacks on Christians despite curfew in Nigeria

Attacks on the Christian community of Bauchi State in central Nigeria are continuing despite the declaration of a comprehensive curfew in the state capital. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Christian, Nigeria, Persecution

Over 60 Chinese House Church Leaders Arrested

By Michael Ireland Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service HENAN, CHINA ANS — More than 60 house church leaders, along with two South Korean pastors, were arrested by local police at 5:00 p.m. on February 11, 2009, in Wolong district, Nanyang city in China’s Henan province. The house church leaders came from four provinces to attend a seminar, according to ChinaAid. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Assist News Service, China, Christian, Persecution

Eleven Gospel for Asia Missionaries Arrested

CHHATTISGARH, INDIA ANS — Eleven Gospel for Asia missionaries were arrested and several Christians were beaten February 17 in Chhattisgarh, India. The incident took place while the missionaries were leading a three-day meeting for believers in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Christian, Gospel for Asia, HIndu, India, Persecution