A Year of Bumpy Ups and Downs for Religious Liberty in Vietnam

M J

Despite all efforts, the country again lands on the U.S. Special Watch List. By Our Vietnam Correspondent (Morning Star News) – Vietnam improved from 24th to 35th place in Open Doors’ 2024 World Watch List (WWL) of the countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian, but the U.S. government was not so generous regarding its religious freedom record, placing the … Read More

Muslim Extremist Attacks Devastate Churches in Central Nigeria

M J

Dozens killed as worship hall is converted into mosque. By Christian Daily International-Morning Star News ABUJA, Nigeria, January 30, 2024 (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Recent Muslim extremist attacks in an area of central Nigeria resulted in dozens of deaths and the closure of 10 Baptist churches, including one now used as a mosque, a denominational leader said. The attacks … Read More

Man Slain at Catholic Church in Turkey Was Muslim, Official Says

M J

ISIS claims responsibility for shooting. By Christian Daily International-Morning Star News January 29, 2024 (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – The Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for a shooting at a Catholic Church service in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday (Jan. 28) that killed a Muslim citizen, news agencies reported. Authorities in Turkey have detained the two gunmen, both foreigners, who targeted a … Read More

Türkiye: Worshipper shot dead by extremists

M J

Türkiye: Worshipper shot dead by extremists Church leaders request prayer after the killing of Tuncer Cihan by two extremists at Santa Maria Catholic Church in Büyükdere, Istanbul. On Sunday 28 January at around 11:40 a.m., two masked gunmen entered Santa Maria church during mass At first firing shots into the air they then shot Tuncer, a regular visitor to the … Read More

Hope for Justice Dims in Christians’ Cases in Jaranwala, Pakistan

M J

Police accused of intimidation and lax investigations.   By Christian Daily International-Morning Star News LAHORE, Pakistan, January 29, 2024 (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Police intimidation and lax investigations into Islamist rioting that destroyed scores of Christian homes and businesses in Jaranwala, Pakistan in August has dampened hopes of justice for the victims, sources said. Police harassment of complainants and … Read More

Christian Slain, Another Beaten Unconscious in Sudan

M J

By Our Sudan Correspondent JUBA, South Sudan, January 26, 2024 (Morning Star News) – Militants from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed one Christian on Saturday (Jan. 20) and beat another unconscious on Monday (Jan. 22) in Omdurman, Sudan, sources said. The RSF militants, which have been fighting the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) since April 15, shot dead Hidar Al … Read More

Terrorists Kill Five Christians in Central Nigeria

M J

Fulani herdsmen attack nine villages in Benue state. By Christian Daily International-Morning Star News ABUJA, Nigeria, January 25, 2024 (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Following the killing of 10 Christians in Benue state, Nigeria earlier this month, another five were slain in subsequent attacks in another area, sources said. Days before a Jan. 18 attack on Okokolo village, Fulani herdsmen … Read More

Iran: Update on Christian convert brothers

M J

Iran: Update on Christian convert brothers Friends and family of Alireza and Amir Nourmohammadi are grateful that they were released conditionally following their arrest in December, but request prayer as they face prosecution for their Christian activities. The brothers were arrested, along with Milad Goodarzi, another convert, by intelligence agents on 11 December 2023. Milad was released after questioning, but … Read More

At Least 31 Christians Slaughtered in Central Nigeria

M J

Islamic extremists raid two counties in Platea state, residents say.   By Christian Daily International-Morning Star News ABUJA, Nigeria, January 24, 2024 (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists attacked villages in Plateau state, Nigeria at about 12:30 a.m. today (Jan. 24), killing at least 25 Christians, following the deaths of six others last week, area residents … Read More

Father Beaten and Loses Family, Home for Becoming Christian

M J

Muslim relatives attack after learning of his new faith.   By Our East Africa Correspondent NAIROBI, Kenya, January 23, 2024 (Morning Star News) – A Muslim in Uganda who put his faith in Christ as the new year began has suffered serious injuries and lost his home and family, sources said. Tambuze Marijani of Nangi village, Mayuge District sustained a broken … Read More