Blasphemy Law in Indonesia Faces Criticism as Cases Grow

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Charges based on fatwas and mob pressure, rights advocates say.   By Our Indonesia Correspondent SURABAYA, Indonesia, December 21, 2023 (Morning Star News) – With an increase in blasphemy cases in Indonesia and arrests based on Islamic fatwas and mob pressure, rights advocates are calling for laws to be amended or ended. The number of charges registered under Indonesia’s blasphemy law increased … Read More

History of Persecution of Christians in Bauchi, Nigeria Continues

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Church members oppressed long ago still paying the price, key leader says. By Christian Daily International-Morning Star News BAUCHI, Nigeria, December 20, 2023 (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – With a decades-old history of Islamic extremist attacks, Nigeria’s Bauchi state is home to a Christian community that continues to suffer oppression and killings, a long-time pastor said. While Muslim officials and … Read More

Threat of Prison Awaits Christian Mother Granted Bail in Nigeria

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After 19 months in jail, Rhoda Jatau faces ‘blasphemy’ verdict. By Christian Daily International-Morning Star News BAUCHI, Nigeria, December 15, 2023 (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A Christian woman charged under Nigeria’s blasphemy law has been released on bail after 19 months, but she faces the threat of 10 years in prison for allegedly sharing a social media post about … Read More

Iran: Update on detained Christian convert

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Iran: Update on detained Christian convert After being detained for several hours, Milad Goodarzi has been allowed to return home. Milad’s home in Karaj was raided on 11 December by four members of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence who confiscated his laptop and mobile phone and took him away for questioning. He was informed that he and his wife will … Read More

Iran: Christian convert detained after raid on home

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Iran: Christian convert detained after raid on home Iranian Christians request prayer for Milad Goodarzi whose home in Karaj was raided today (11 December) by four members of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence. Milad was arrested and has been taken to an unknown destination. Milad had been released from Karaj Central Prison in March 2023 as part of a general … Read More

Fulani Herdsmen Kill Seven Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria

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Another slain two weeks prior in different area. By Our Nigeria Correspondent ABUJA, Nigeria, December 1, 2023 (Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists on Thursday (Nov. 30) killed seven Christians in attacks on two villages in Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said. The assailants attacked Puka and Dinter villages in Mangu County at about 1 a.m., said Yohanna Markus … Read More

Pastor’s Wife Shot Dead in Taraba State, Nigeria

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Mother of 2-month-old slain in highway ambush.   By Our Nigeria Correspondent ABUJA, Nigeria, November 30, 2023 (Morning Star News) – A funeral was held in southwest Nigeria on Saturday (Nov. 25) for a pastor’s wife shot to death in Taraba state a week earlier, sources said. Oluwakemi Moses, wife of a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor serving in … Read More

Blasphemy Charge Devastates Christian Family in Pakistan

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Bail granted, but father, wife and children apart and in hiding.   By Our Pakistan Correspondent LAHORE, Pakistan, November 29, 2023 (Morning Star News) – A court in Pakistan this month granted bail to a Christian falsely charged with blasphemy, but he and his family have separated and gone into hiding amid threats to their lives, sources said. Haroon Shahzad, 45, … Read More

Algeria: Church leader loses appeal

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Algeria: Church leader loses appeal An appeal court has sentenced Pastor Youssef Ourahmane, the vice president of the EPA, to one year in prison and a fine of 100.000 DZD (approx US$ 725). Algerian Christians request continued prayer for him and the church. Pastor Ourahmane is a senior pastor overseeing a number of churches and Bible schools in several areas … Read More

At Least 10 Christians Slain in Taraba State, Nigeria

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Massacres continue to terrorize farmers. By Our Nigeria Correspondent ABUJA, Nigeria, November 27, 2023 (Morning Star News) – Suspected Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists on Friday (Nov. 24) attacked villages in Taraba state, Nigeria, killing at least 10 Christians, sources said. The assailants attacked an area from the Yangtu Special Development Area near Takum to villages in Ussa County at about … Read More