Search Results for "persecution"

Published on 24 May, 2013

Myanmar (MNN) ― Christians gather for prayer conference despite national persecution trends

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Published on 24 May, 2013

Nigeria (MNN) ― Nigeria takes the Dove and Hawk approach simultaneously

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Published on 23 May, 2013

Sudan (MNN) ― Islamic leader tells government to take action against Christians

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Published on 21 May, 2013

Nigeria (MNN) ― Project Endurance: Open Doors team brings relief, hope to suffering Christians in northern Nigeria

Published on 20 May, 2013

Colombia (MNN) ― Christian couple murdered by rebels; children face an unknown future

Published on 16 May, 2013

Nigeria (MNN) ― Cold-blood murder a sign of troubling times in Nigeria

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Published on 2 May, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― American pastor moved to solitary, health failing in Evin prison

Published on 1 May, 2013

Syria (MNN) ― Prayer vigil coming for Syrian Christians

Published on 30 April, 2013

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― Disconcerting week for religious freedom in Kazakhstan

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Published on 29 April, 2013

Iraq (MNN) ― Extremists want Iraq to be 'Muslim only'

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Published on 26 April, 2013

Morocco (MNN) ― Morocco proposes death penalty for apostates

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Published on 25 April, 2013

India (MNN) ― Extremists try to stop believers from sharing the Gospel with kids

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Published on 15 April, 2013

Kenya (MNN) ― Kenyan Church still struggling almost a year after mass killing

Published on 10 April, 2013

North Korea (MNN) ― How seriously to measure the North Korean threat?

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Published on 9 April, 2013

Egypt (MNN) ― Religious violence rears its ugly head in Egypt

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Published on 8 April, 2013

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea makes more noise and threats

Published on 4 April, 2013

India (MNN) ― 'Legal persecution' goes another round as Gospel work presses on

Published on 3 April, 2013

India (MNN) ― Community destroys newly-built church

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Published on 1 April, 2013

Indonesia (MNN) ― Muslims protest construction; Indonesian town says church lacked permit

Published on 29 March, 2013

Egypt (MNN) ― Latest persecution signals unsettling future for freedom

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Published on 28 March, 2013

Eritrea (MNN) ― Yet another Eritrean Christian dies while held in deplorable conditions

Published on 25 March, 2013

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― Sharing your faith will soon be a criminal offense in Kazakhstan

Published on 19 March, 2013

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― Another strike to religious freedom as court orders destruction of Bibles

Published on 19 March, 2013

India (MNN) ― Pastor sees freedom after false charges kept him in jail for 8 years

Published on 15 March, 2013

Libya (MNN) ― Microcosm: Christian dies in Libyan custody

Published on 13 March, 2013

Pakistan (MNN) ― Pakistani Christians begin putting their lives back together with unexpected support

Published on 8 March, 2013

North Korea (MNN) ― U.N. sanctions against North Korea will do little to effect change, says VOM

Published on 7 March, 2013

Venezuela (MNN) ― Apprehension grips Venezuela in wake of president's death

Published on 1 March, 2013

Sudan (MNN) ― Christians wary as Sudan cracks down; leans toward Islam

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Published on 28 February, 2013

Eritrea (MNN) ― Pressure mounts in Eritrea following the arrest of seven Christians

Published on 25 February, 2013

Nigeria (MNN) ― No ceasefire in Nigeria; Christians restore hope via prosthetics lab

Published on 25 February, 2013

Tanzania (MNN) ― Tanzanian attacks against Christians leave believers wary over future

Published on 21 February, 2013

Nigeria (MNN) ― Boko Haram reveals growth plans through 'cease fire' failure

Published on 13 February, 2013

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea, nuclear tests, and world reaction

Published on 11 February, 2013

International (MNN) ― Two ministries team up to bring God's Word into closed nation

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Published on 7 February, 2013

North Korea (MNN) ― Kim Jong-un is making life even harder for Christians, says missionary

Published on 6 February, 2013

Kenya (MNN) ― Prayer for crucial March 4 elections in Kenya

Published on 31 January, 2013

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― Several large fines for 'illegal missionary activity'

Published on 30 January, 2013

USA (MNN) ― Congressmen appeal on behalf of imprisoned American pastor in Iran

Published on 30 January, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― Abedini case a 'mockery of justice'

Published on 28 January, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― Armenian pastor released from Iran prison on $60,000 bail

Published on 25 January, 2013

North Korea (MNN) ― Persecuted Church takes a backseat to nuclear rebellion

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Published on 24 January, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― Update: American pastor faced trial in Iran Monday

Published on 21 January, 2013

North Korea (MNN) ― Feared crackdown in North Korea yields two casualties

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Published on 18 January, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― American pastor imprisoned in Iran; will face 'hanging judge' next week

Published on 15 January, 2013

Colombia (MNN) ― Children visit the 'valley of the shadow of death' for a second time

Published on 15 January, 2013

Middle East (MNN) ― Parents read Bible over kids' shoulders; Biblica expanding to reach them

Published on 15 January, 2013

Kenya (MNN) ― Muslim jihadists recruiting Kenya's nominal Christians

Published on 11 January, 2013

Nigeria (MNN) ― Leaders war over words; Boko Haram attacks are a daily reality

Published on 11 January, 2013

Yemen (MNN/IMB) ― A decade after shootings, Middle East still on widow's heart

Published on 11 January, 2013

Mali (MNN) ― Gunfire peppers dividing line between Islamist rebels and Mali army

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Published on 8 January, 2013

South Asia (MNN) ― Three women missionaries facing eviction

Published on 8 January, 2013

Iran (ANS/CSW/MNN) ― Pastor Nadarkhani released after second imprisonment Christmas Day

Published on 8 January, 2013

Int'l (MNN) ― Mali jumps from Unranked to #7, North Korea remains #1 on list of worst persecutors of Christians

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Published on 7 January, 2013

Pakistan (MNN) ― New political party push for minority equality; 15-year-old activist recovered from shooting

Published on 3 January, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― What can you do to help the persecuted Church?

Published on 26 December, 2012

Indonesia (MNN) ― Religious freedom issues at forefront in Indonesia

Published on 24 December, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Syrian Christians fear stronger persecution when the dust of civil war settles

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Published on 20 December, 2012

International (MNN) ― Christians to gather undaunted by threats

Published on 18 December, 2012

India (MNN) ― Police join extremist violence in the 'Hindu Heartland'

Published on 10 December, 2012

Pakistan (MNN) ― 70-year-old Christian worker gravely wounded in shooting

Published on 7 December, 2012

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Uzbek pastor released from Kazakhastan, faces continued challenges to Gospel work

Published on 29 November, 2012

India (MNN) ― Believers face daily attacks: a good sign for the Gospel?

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Published on 16 November, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― What happens after believers are attacked by Boko Haram?

Published on 16 November, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Josh McDowell and GAIN USA are passionate about helping hungry Syrians

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Published on 13 November, 2012

Egypt (MNN) ― Christians continue to encounter harassment in Egypt

Published on 9 November, 2012

Azerbaijan (MNN) ― Religious freedom disappears in former Soviet states

Published on 2 November, 2012

India (MNN) ― BJP wants to distract and unite Hindu voter base by persecuting believers

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Published on 30 October, 2012

Burma (MNN) ― If Burma has truly changed, why does violence continue?

Published on 25 October, 2012

North Korea (MNN) ― Underground church views concentration camps as testing ground

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Published on 24 October, 2012

Indonesia (MNN) ― Persecution heating up against Christians in Indonesia.

Published on 24 October, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Christian Aid-supported pastor and family are gunned down

Published on 17 October, 2012

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Having more than one Bible could lead to jail time

Published on 9 October, 2012

Egypt (MNN) ― Mourners mark the Maspero Massacre anniversary

Published on 8 October, 2012

India (MNN) ― Hindu mob attacks church leader in Karnataka state

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Published on 4 October, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Freedom demanded for lawyer who represented Pastor Nadarkhani

Published on 2 October, 2012

Turkmenistan (MNN) ― Police beat the hands of elderly woman until they bled, says Forum 18

Published on 1 October, 2012

Egypt (MNN) ― Egypt's Church at a crossroad; national call to prayer

Published on 28 September, 2012

India (MNN) ― Himachal Pradesh action opens door for careful ministry

Published on 27 September, 2012

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Persecution reaches a new low, according to Forum 18

Published on 25 September, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― Boko Haram strikes again in Nigeria; believers stand firm

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Published on 21 September, 2012

Turkey (MNN) ― Is justice finally here for victims of the Malatya Massacre?

Published on 19 September, 2012

Afghanistan (MNN) ― Muslim clerics view growth of Christianity as a threat

Published on 19 September, 2012

Egypt (MNN) ― Egypt responds to unrest with a crackdown, but not on whom you might think

Published on 14 September, 2012

North Korea (MNN) ― Are the horrors of WWII being replicated in North Korea?

Published on 12 September, 2012

Burma (MNN) ― Report exposes continued persecution of Burmese Christians

Published on 11 September, 2012

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― Forum 18 says latest Uzbek arrest looks ominous

Published on 11 September, 2012

Egypt (MNN) ― Ministry debunks internet rumors about Egypt

Published on 10 September, 2012

Pakistan (MNN) ― Judge grants bail in Pakistan blasphemy case

Published on 10 September, 2012

Russia (MNN) ― Moscow Pentecostal church is demolished, Russian Ministries will keep working.

Published on 31 August, 2012

Kenya (MNN) ― Churches suffer retaliatory attacks by Muslim rioters

Published on 20 August, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani will be summoned to court again September 8

Published on 15 August, 2012

Azerbaijan (MNN) ― Church suffers again in Azerbaijan

Published on 9 August, 2012

Saudi Arabia (MNN) ― Voice of the Martyrs asks believers to pray for Christian in Saudi Arabia

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Published on 9 August, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― Church dodges near bombing; Open Doors uplifting persecuted Christians

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Published on 8 August, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― More church attacks, this time in central Nigeria

Published on 2 August, 2012

Egypt (MNN) ― Egypt urged to make forward progress with religious freedom

Published on 31 July, 2012

Iraq (MNN) ― Prayer vital for Christians as violence in Iraq heats up

Published on 30 July, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Two Iranian believers released from imprisonment and solitary confinement

Published on 27 July, 2012

Papua New Guinea (MNN) ― New believers face shame, threats for turning to Christ

Published on 26 July, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Violence dramatically increasing; suicide bomb threat forces ministry to flee

Published on 25 July, 2012

Thailand (MNN) ― Baptist Global Response World Hunger Fund helps persecuted family

Published on 24 July, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Imprisoned pastor lost consciousness after beatings, in serious condition

Published on 19 July, 2012

International (MNN) ― Persecution likely to increase during Muslim holy month

Published on 16 July, 2012

Kyrgyzstan (MNN) ― Case defending attacked Christians likely to go to the Supreme Court

Published on 10 July, 2012

Eritrea (MNN) ― U.N. Human Rights Council makes first-ever resolution against anti-Christian Eritrean establishment

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Published on 9 July, 2012

China (MNN) ― EU emergency resolution 'strongly condemns' China's forced abortions

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Published on 6 July, 2012

Kyrgyzstan (MNN) ― Kyrgyzstani officials discuss restrictive censorship amendment to Religion Law

Published on 3 July, 2012

Kenya (MNN) ― Fear, shock, and grief mark Garissa church attacks

Published on 26 June, 2012

Egypt (MNN) ― Morsi's nods toward Christians irrelevant if unaccompanied by action

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Published on 22 June, 2012

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Wrongly imprisoned Christian released; discovers kids missing

Published on 21 June, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Resolution calling for Youcef Nadarkhani's release one step closer to Senate vote

Published on 19 June, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― Three more churches bombed in third consecutive week of violence; at least 50 dead

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Published on 18 June, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian believer released after year-long imprisonment for evangelizing

Published on 11 June, 2012

Indonesia (MNN) ― Muslim pressure on Christians projected to go up 50%; many churches padlocked

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Published on 6 June, 2012

Laos (MNN) ― Believers evicted after being accused of causing their mother's illness

Published on 31 May, 2012

Pakistan (MNN) ― Blasphemy laws cloud justice; small windows for outreach

Published on 25 May, 2012

Egypt (MNN) ― A likely lose-lose outcome of elections far from deterring the Egyptian church

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Published on 24 May, 2012

Jerusalem (MNN) ― Growing church gets 30-day eviction notice

Published on 16 May, 2012

Kenya (MNN) ― Pastors burn to death after crowd accuses them of thievery

Published on 11 May, 2012

Vietnam (MNN) ― Hmong believers evicted from villages in ongoing persecution

Published on 7 May, 2012

Middle East/North Africa (MNN) ― Man declared insane for faith finds solace at Pioneers Web site

Published on 7 May, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Voice of the Martyrs urges prayer for Iranian pastor jailed for more than 900 days

Published on 2 May, 2012

USA (MNN) ― Voice of the Martyrs hopes to aid ministry in USA churches

Published on 30 April, 2012

Azerbaijan (MNN) ― Church faces liquidation in court, despite no representation

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Published on 26 April, 2012

East Africa (MNN) ― Grandfather kidnaps his grandchildren when he discovers their father is a Christian

Published on 26 April, 2012

International (MNN) ― A 'United Nations' gathering for religious freedom concludes

Published on 23 April, 2012

Algeria (MNN) ― Believer anxiously awaits appeal decision for 'shaking the faith' of Muslims

Published on 20 April, 2012

Burma (MNN) ― The European Union to lift sanctions for one year as Burma continues toward democracy

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Published on 18 April, 2012

Sudan (MNN) ― Peace frays under constant attacks between the two Sudans

Published on 17 April, 2012

North Korea (MNN) ― Open Doors calls on all Christians to pray for North Korea from April 23-29

Published on 16 April, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― Boko Haram threatens government, renews promises to eliminate Christians

Published on 13 April, 2012

North Korea (MNN) ― Sunday's 'Day of the Sun' celebration to be a day of prayer for North Korea instead

Published on 9 April, 2012

Laos (MNN) ― Laos padlocks another church at start of Easter services

Published on 6 April, 2012

Sudan (MNN) ― Thousands of Christians flee as the Khartoum government cracks down on southerners

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Published on 5 April, 2012

Kenya (MNN) ― Explosion at a Christian meeting likely a targeted attack against believers

Published on 4 April, 2012

India (MNN) ― Anti-Christian sentiments heating up in India with three violent attacks

Published on 27 March, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Questions remain about Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani

Published on 23 March, 2012

China (MNN) ― 20-year-old house church gets raided; 70 Christians arrested

Published on 21 March, 2012

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Raids an indication of worsening persecution?

Published on 16 March, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian believers boldly share faith, church explosion results

Published on 14 March, 2012

Afghanistan (MNN) ― Christians fear they'll be caught up in reprisal violence in Afghanistan

Published on 14 March, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― 78-year-old woman arrested for no apparent reason in Iran

Published on 8 March, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― Boko Haram is planning an all-out war on Christians in the weeks ahead, says one ministry

Published on 5 March, 2012

Libya (MNN) ― Libya is taking shape even as Christians sense freedom

Published on 1 March, 2012

India (MNN) ― Believers invest in India's future

Published on 23 February, 2012

North Africa (MNN) ― HCJB Global program producer flees as tensions rise

Published on 20 February, 2012

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― Forum 18 observes first known trial under new, harsher religion law

Published on 16 February, 2012

Pakistan (MNN) ― Situation only worsening for Pakistani Christian charged with blasphemy

Published on 15 February, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Christians could be the target of serious backlash if Assad regime ends

Published on 14 February, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Persecution increasing for Christians in Iran, TV broadcast planned today

Published on 7 February, 2012

China (MNN) ― House pastor released early from prison sentence; church still monitored by police

Published on 1 February, 2012

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea's prisoner release a bittersweet announcement

Published on 24 January, 2012

Pakistan (MNN) ― Asia Bibi's accuser feels guilt for false charges

Published on 23 January, 2012

India (MNN) ― Karnataka's heavy persecution will not stop the Gospel

Published on 23 January, 2012

Sudan (MNN) ― Sudan threatens arrest of church leaders

Published on 20 January, 2012

India (MNN) ― Believers in India's Karnataka State face increasing harassment and persecution

Published on 9 January, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Open Doors looks at the consequences of Assad's stay or fall

Published on 6 January, 2012

Iraq (MNN) ― Bombing series does not bode well for Christians in Iraq

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Published on 3 January, 2012

India (MNN) ― Believers in India push for protective legislation while a ministry goes to prayer

Published on 2 January, 2012

India (MNN) ― Persecution increasing; carolers brutalized and arrested

Published on 2 January, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― Christians prepare to defend themselves after watching families die in front of them

Published on 2 January, 2012

Nepal (MNN) ― Believers forced out of village; six-year-old girl raped

Published on 28 December, 2011

North Korea (MNN) ― A regime change brings no hope for freedom in North Korea

Published on 26 December, 2011

USA (MNN) ― New VBS curriculum teaches kids about the persecuted church

Published on 23 December, 2011

India (MNN) ― Bibles in India can grow the 2.3% population of Christians there

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Published on 23 December, 2011

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― Kazakhstan pushes harder on religion law crackdown; seeks out 'uniform religion'

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Published on 22 December, 2011

North Korea (MNN) ― Defectors say North Koreans will be forced to cry over Kim Jong-Il

Published on 21 December, 2011

India (MNN) ― Pastor arrested for 'forcing conversion;' reflection of continued persecution into 2012

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Published on 21 December, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Youcef Nadarkhani's sentence pushed back a year in hopes Christians will forget

Published on 19 December, 2011

India (MNN) ― Ministry responds to threat against Christians in volatile Kashmir Valley

Published on 16 December, 2011

Iraq (MNN) ― The U.S. says war is over in Iraq; but for whom?

Published on 15 December, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Canada's lawmakers call on Pakistan to release condemned Christian mother

Published on 15 December, 2011

China (MNN) ― VOM asks you to send one of 200 letters to persecuted believer by Christmas

Published on 12 December, 2011

Middle East (MNN) ― Persecution, certainly. Genocide? Ministry responds

Published on 8 December, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Student association votes to suspend InterVarsity from campus.

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Published on 7 December, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian couple finally to be safe in new home after arduous imprisonment

Published on 5 December, 2011

Belgium (MNN) ― China religious rights activist to testify on China's religious freedom record

Published on 29 November, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors provides presidential hopefuls an advocacy opportunity

Published on 25 November, 2011

Southeast Asia (MNN) ― Creative access country infiltrated by flannel graph team

Published on 22 November, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Fate of Commission that helps protect Christians worldwide yet to be decided

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Published on 15 November, 2011

South Sudan (MNN) ― Fear of war grows as South Sudan accuses and Sudan denies

Published on 11 November, 2011

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Ethiopian government uncovers extremist group propaganda to bring in Sharia law

Published on 10 November, 2011

Syria (MNN) ― Two Christians have been killed in Homs since extremists have taken over

Published on 7 November, 2011

Azerbaijan (MNN) ― Azerbaijan to slap another restrictive amendment on religious groups

Published on 4 November, 2011

Uganda (MNN) ― Girl released after year-long, faith-related hospital stay

Published on 3 November, 2011

Maldives (MNN) ― Indian Christian deported for owning a Bible in Maldives

Published on 2 November, 2011

Burma (MNN) ― Attacks provide further evidence that Burma army is targeting Christians

Published on 1 November, 2011

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― Kazakhstan blasts could mean further tightening of new restrictive religion laws

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Published on 31 October, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― NATO ends Libya campaign; ministry issues call to prayer

Published on 27 October, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― Transition begins into the new Libya

Published on 27 October, 2011

South Asia (MNN) ― Missionary attacked in front of wife and kids

Published on 26 October, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― Months of fighting for freedom result in a declaration of Sharia law for Libya

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Published on 26 October, 2011

Eritrea (MNN) ― Three Christians die in Eritrean military camps in a matter of weeks

Published on 25 October, 2011

Bhutan (MNN) ― After ten years, prayers are being answered in oppressive Bhutan

Published on 24 October, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― With Gaddafi gone, whose revolution is it?

Published on 21 October, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian pastor and wife flee safely away from persecution

Published on 19 October, 2011

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― New religion legislation officially made into two laws; Christians concerned

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Published on 17 October, 2011

Afghanistan (MNN) ― Afghan Church a remnant, but still vibrant

Published on 13 October, 2011

Asia (MNN) ― GFA missionary and team beaten while praying for sick child

Published on 12 October, 2011

Canada (MNN) ― Free women helping persecuted women through 'Release Women' program

Published on 12 October, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani spared, retrial ordered

Published on 10 October, 2011

Asia (MNN) ― Missionary imprisoned, threatened with death, imprisoned, overjoyed with opportunities

Published on 6 October, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Christians can support persecuted church...with barbed wire?

Published on 5 October, 2011

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― Two new restrictive religion laws could be signed any day

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Published on 4 October, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Trumped-up charges now facing Pastor Nardarkhani

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Published on 30 September, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― 13-year-old student narrowly misses death penalty for misspelling; expelled instead

Published on 29 September, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani on death row after refusing for the third time to reject Christ

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Published on 28 September, 2011

Nigeria (MNN) ― Over 100 Christians killed in Plateau in a month's time

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Published on 27 September, 2011

Indonesia (MNN) ― Christians already responding with forgiveness after bombing attack on Sunday

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Published on 27 September, 2011

South Asia (MNN) ― Pastor beaten with swords, now in critical condition

Published on 26 September, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― With 50% favor, Muslim Brotherhood increasingly likely to take control

Published on 20 September, 2011

Somalia (MNN) ― Somali Christian kidnapped, then beheaded by al Shabaab for faith

Published on 19 September, 2011

Laos (MNN) ― Orphans could have ground ripped out from under them for going to church

Published on 19 September, 2011

International (MNN) ― Ministry raises 8 more countries not cited on religous rights records

Published on 16 September, 2011

International (MNN) ― House approves extension of religious freedom commission

Published on 15 September, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― Libya's Christians concerned for future as country looks to rebuild

Published on 12 September, 2011

China (MNN) ― Five house-church leaders released after years; others remain in prison

Published on 6 September, 2011

Turkey (MNN) ― After 75 years, Turkey relinquishes stolen property to Christians

Published on 30 August, 2011

Iraq (MNN) ― Bombing attack rattles nerves in Iraq

Published on 23 August, 2011

Tajikistan (MNN) ― Law banning children from religious activities to go into effect after Ramadan

Published on 19 August, 2011

Sudan (MNN) ― Teen girl abducted, raped and tortured unless she converts; police do nothing

Published on 18 August, 2011

China (MNN) ― Christian human rights lawyer still missing; calls made on UN for action

Published on 18 August, 2011

South Asia (MNN) ― Four believers bombarded with sticks, iron rods while handing out Christian literature

Published on 18 August, 2011

Iran/Syria (MNN) ― The message of peace counters one of violence born out of Iranian, Syrian friendship

Published on 17 August, 2011

Iraq (MNN) ― Deadly attacks in Iraq raise alert levels for Christians

Published on 16 August, 2011

India (MNN) ― India's celebration of independence doesn't have same meaning for Christians

Full Interview

Published on 16 August, 2011

International (MNN) ― A new report shows uptick in religious violence; Open Doors launches its response

Full Interview

Published on 12 August, 2011

South Asia (MNN) ― Pastor facing criminal charges for helping believer enroll in Bible college

Published on 12 August, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Despite risks, a Bible ministry finalizes preparations for distribution in Pakistan

Full Interview

Published on 11 August, 2011

Tibet (MNN) ― Radio program in desperate need of translator to get Gospel to closed areas

Published on 8 August, 2011

Eritrea (MNN) ― Death toll climbs for detained Christians in Eritrea

Published on 4 August, 2011

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraq church bombing marks the start of Ramadan

Published on 2 August, 2011

Romania (MNN) ― Moldova spreads anti-Christian influence into Romania

Full Interview

Published on 1 August, 2011

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Claiming the name of Christ results in beatings and mob attacks

Published on 29 July, 2011

Nigeria (MNN) ― Christians flee en masse from Boko Haram attacks

Published on 26 July, 2011

Tajikistan (MNN) ― New laws will ban children under age 18 from religious activities if passed

Full Interview

Published on 26 July, 2011

Iraq (MNN) ― House church leader kidnapped, will likely face death

Published on 21 July, 2011

Turkey (MNN) ― Government pursues would-be assassins threatening ministry director

Full Interview

Published on 20 July, 2011

Mozambique (MNN) ― Situation critical as overflowing refugee camps need more aid

Published on 18 July, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Bill to focus on religious freedom in U.S. foreign policy waiting for more support

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Published on 13 July, 2011

N. Sudan (MNN) ― In the wake of South Sudan's secession, believers in the North prepare for persecution

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Published on 12 July, 2011

Somalia (MNN) ― Kenyans and Somalis work to breach line of persecution for the sake of the Gospel

Full Interview

Published on 7 July, 2011

Burma (MNN) ― High-level defection to U.S. casts light on troubles in Burma

Published on 7 July, 2011

Eritrea (MNN) ― Believers rounded up this week for suspicious activity

Published on 1 July, 2011

International (MNN) ― Ministry launches campaign to fine-tune International Religious Freedom Act

Published on 23 June, 2011

International (MNN) ― Ministry has no plans to quit work in Failed States

Published on 23 June, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― First 10,000 of 1 million Bibles headed to Iran regardless of risk

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Published on 17 June, 2011

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Uzbek police officials beat, threaten Christians

Published on 17 June, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Resolve brought to persecuted family after eloped couple returns home

Published on 15 June, 2011

Asia (MNN) ― Village elders brutalize missionary and family for their faith

Published on 14 June, 2011

Burma (MNN) ― Global observance to shed light on the plight of the Burmese Christians

Published on 10 June, 2011

International (MNN) ― Spike in persecution means one main thing: church growth

Published on 6 June, 2011

Zimbabwe (MNN) ― Missionaries continue to bring hope against odds to a struggling society

Published on 3 June, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Justice goes un-served for disrupted church service in Pakistan

Published on 2 June, 2011

Southeast Asia (MNN) ― Missionaries arrested after crossing border to share Christ

Published on 31 May, 2011

Algeria (MNN) ― Open Doors calls for prayer for Algerian Christians as churches are closed

Published on 27 May, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Christians who face persecution are an example to Western Christians

Full Interview

Published on 23 May, 2011

China (MNN) ― Prisoner released after serving two years detention for organizing a prayer rally

Published on 19 May, 2011

Asia (MNN) ― Woman beaten, thrown out of home for refusing to bow to idols

Published on 17 May, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― Revolution won't change 'defamation of heavenly religions' law

Published on 11 May, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors says prayer is needed as Christians face an Iraq-like situation

Published on 9 May, 2011

Vietnam (MNN) ― Uprisings, crackdowns, and open doors are all part of the modern face of Vietnam

Published on 6 May, 2011

India (MNN) ― India remains on watch list for religious freedom issues

Published on 5 May, 2011

International (MNN) ― Believers likely to face potentially significant persecution

Published on 4 May, 2011

China (MNN) ― Five Christian leaders arrested when university students attend church

Published on 22 April, 2011

China (MNN) ― Persecution wave flows in China

Published on 19 April, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Pakistan believers caught in persecution catch-22

Published on 15 April, 2011

Burma (MNN) ― Quake survivors wait while Burma celebrates holiday

Published on 14 April, 2011

Iraq (MNN) ― Nearly 100,000 believers flee Iraq in a matter of months

Full Interview

Published on 4 April, 2011

Vietnam (MNN) ― Human rights lawyer freed

Published on 31 March, 2011

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Ministry partner burglarized, undaunted

Published on 25 March, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Persecution heats up in Pakistan with two more murders

Published on 21 March, 2011

Ivory Coast (MNN) ― War-like election violence targets Christians

Full Interview

Published on 18 March, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Many fear Christian prisoner's death was murder

Full Interview

Published on 9 March, 2011

International (MNN) ― Persecution in Middle East prompts conference in USA

Published on 7 March, 2011

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Extremist mob attacks college students on mission trip

Published on 2 March, 2011

North Korea (MNN) ― Balloon campaign meets with violent reaction from North Korea

Published on 2 March, 2011

Kyrgyzstan (MNN) ― Central Asia unlikely to follow Egypt

Published on 28 February, 2011

Afghanistan (MNN) ― Imprisoned Afghan Christian released from prison while another Christian convert still behind bars

Published on 24 February, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― Open Doors Contact asks for prayer to end to violence, safety for Christians

Full Interview

Published on 23 February, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Ministry advocates bill that indirectly supports persecuted church

Published on 22 February, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― Libyan protests continue; tumult produces an unexpected side effect

Full Interview

Published on 22 February, 2011

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― More religious freedom restrictions in Uzbekistan

Published on 18 February, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― Protesters in Libya call for 'Day of Rage'

Published on 11 February, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― Big change on the horizon in Egypt

Published on 8 February, 2011

Middle East (MNN) ― Freedom bid sweeps through Middle East in domino effect

Full Interview

Published on 31 January, 2011

Eritrea (MNN) ― Horrifying prison conditions gain international attention

Full Interview

Published on 31 January, 2011

Asia (MNN) ― Pastor threatened by police after praying with sick woman

Published on 27 January, 2011

Eritrea (MNN) ― Two more Christians die in Eritrea's jails

Published on 20 January, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Threats against imprisoned Christian Asia Bibi prompts her move

Published on 19 January, 2011

Somalia (MNN) ― Slaughter of Somali woman illustrates persecution seen by ministry

Full Interview

Published on 18 January, 2011

Tunisia (MNN) ― Tunisia announces new government; plight of Christians unchanged

Published on 17 January, 2011

Eritrea (MNN) ― 30 believers arrested for hosting a prayer meeting in Eritrea

Published on 17 January, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Iran accuses Christians of a cultural invasion

Published on 14 January, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― Christians protest in Egypt over uptick in violence

Published on 14 January, 2011

International (MNN) ― A ministry finds ways to encourage the persecuted Church

Published on 12 January, 2011

International (MNN) ― Persecution expected to get worse in 2011

Full Interview

Published on 5 January, 2011

International (MNN) ― Open Doors World Watch List spots unnerving trend in persecution

Full Interview

Published on 5 January, 2011

India (MNN) ― Gospel For Asia says people are turning to Christ despite threats against them

Published on 3 January, 2011

Laos (MNN) ― Vision Beyond Borders delivers Bibles and more to growing church in Laos

Published on 3 January, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Suggested amendments to harsh blasphemy law result in 24-hour strike

Published on 23 December, 2010

International (MNN) ― Threats and violence cause for concern as believers gather during the Advent Season

Published on 23 December, 2010

India (MNN) ― Hindu radicals make more Christmas threats against believers

Published on 22 December, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Christmas hopes dimmed by terror threats in Iraq

Published on 21 December, 2010

Laos (MNN) ― Unreached people group in Laos to hear Gospel for the first time this Christmas

Full Interview

Published on 20 December, 2010

International (MNN) ― Open Doors agrees with Pope: Christians are most persecuted religion

Published on 29 November, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Christian families flee escalating violence this Advent season

Published on 24 November, 2010

North Korea (MNN) ― North, South Korea exchange deadly fire

Published on 23 November, 2010

India (MNN) ― Update on a Bible Club team case in light of India's progress on religious freedom

Published on 22 November, 2010

South Asia (MNN) ― GFA pastor beaten while walking to church; perseveres anyway

Published on 17 November, 2010

Burma (MNN) ― Refugees try to reclaim normalcy amidst post-election tensions

Published on 16 November, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's Supreme Leader openly names enemies of Islam, including the Church

Published on 16 November, 2010

Burma (MNN) ― Ministry encouraged by release of Suu Kyi

Published on 12 November, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Pakistan sentences woman to death for 'blasphemy' for the first time in history

Published on 10 November, 2010

Nepal (MNN) ― A missionary is badly beaten in Nepal

Published on 4 November, 2010

Eritrea (MNN) ― The government orders another crackdown on Christians

Published on 2 November, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Deadly standoff leaves Christians questioning future in Iraq

Published on 27 October, 2010

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Believers face prison and fines for possession of illegal Christian movies

Published on 22 October, 2010

India (MNN) ― Another disappointment for Bible Club workers in India

Published on 19 October, 2010

South Africa (MNN) ― Oppressed nations seems to be where the church is growing, says Open Doors

Published on 18 October, 2010

North Korea (MNN) ― New leadership coming in North Korea could bring a wave of aggression

Published on 13 October, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian pastor tried on 'thought crime' faces potential death penalty

Full Interview

Published on 7 October, 2010

Somalia (MNN) ― Somalia pursues Christians into Kenya

Published on 30 September, 2010

Burma (MNN) ― Ministry urges prayer for Burma's upcoming election

Published on 28 September, 2010

Burma (MNN) ― More voices added to chorus calling for probe on human rights abuses in Myanmar

Published on 22 September, 2010

Somalia (MNN) ― Government upheaval creates vacuum; insurgents train young ones as Islamist soldiers

Full Interview

Published on 21 September, 2010

Middle East (MNN) ― Extremist country could be on the way to spiritual revolution

Full Interview

Published on 21 September, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Christians suffer in Iran's 'free nation,' says Open Doors USA

Full Interview

Published on 13 September, 2010

Indonesia (MNN) ― An unintended consquence of 'Burn-a-Quran' day could be sharia law

Published on 7 September, 2010

Indonesia (MNN) ― Threats and opposition against Christians mounting in Bekasi, Indonesia

Published on 3 September, 2010

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Somali militants are no longer contained within country borders

Published on 27 August, 2010

India (MNN) ― Court date approaching for Bible Club workers

Published on 23 August, 2010

Burma (MNN) ― U.S. backs 'war crimes' panel for Burma

Published on 20 August, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Christians surprise Muslims and Hindus

Full Interview

Published on 19 August, 2010

Turkey (MNN) ― The government relaxes its ban a little, Christians hold historic service

Published on 13 August, 2010

International (MNN) ― High potential for persecution to increase in Muslim countries during holy month

Full Interview

Published on 4 August, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Pakistan's Swat Valley copes with multiple disasters

Published on 30 July, 2010

Lebanon (MNN) ― Government efforts to protect Christians will not end persecution

Full Interview

Published on 29 July, 2010

Lebanon (MNN) ― VOM Canada says Christians may be protected in Lebanon

Published on 28 July, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Christian nursing student raped -- nearly killed in Pakistan

Published on 27 July, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Brothers murdered as they were falsely accused of blasphemy in Pakistan

Full Interview

Published on 23 July, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Iran calls for fight against Western terrorism

Published on 23 July, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― A pastor and his brother murdered after being framed for blasphemy

Published on 22 July, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― A Bible a day brings revival to Iran

Published on 19 July, 2010

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Government wrongfully views Christianity as a threat

Full Interview

Published on 15 July, 2010

India (MNN) ― Woman brutally beaten and stabbed for sharing her faith

Published on 14 July, 2010

Indonesia (MNN) ― Death threats on the rise against Christians in Indonesia

Published on 12 July, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Local authorities refuse to press charges in murder of Christian's family

Published on 30 June, 2010

Morocco (MNN) ― Morocco expels yet another foreign Christian

Published on 29 June, 2010

Somaliland (MNN) ― Presidential elections held, despite al-Shabaab protests

Full Interview

Published on 28 June, 2010

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Published on 25 June, 2010

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Uzbek government cracks down on Christians

Published on 23 June, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Is evangelism in the United States really in jeopardy?

Full Interview

Published on 21 June, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors says new ambassador has little experience

Published on 17 June, 2010

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Humanitarian crisis mounts on the border of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

Full Interview

Published on 16 June, 2010

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Christian Uzbeks hop from 'the frying pan into the fire'

Published on 14 June, 2010

Afghanistan (MNN) ― Devastating reports could provoke persecution against Afghanistan's Christians

Published on 11 June, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Pakistani Christians part of solution to stability

Full Interview

Published on 7 June, 2010

Afghanistan (MNN) ― Christians face oppression as anti-Christian rhetoric increases

Published on 2 June, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Tehran begins crackdown in advance of bloody anniversary

Published on 31 May, 2010

Middle East (MNN) ― Pastors and wives refresh at Frontline Shepherds Conference

Published on 27 May, 2010

Indonesia (MNN) ― Militant Muslims use intimidation against Christians

Published on 25 May, 2010

Morocco (MNN) ― Deportations and smear campaign gear up for persecution of local Christians

Published on 25 May, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Open Doors says prayer was key in securing Iranian Christians freedom

Full Interview

Published on 24 May, 2010

Mexico (MNN) ― Persecution increases, especially in rural areas

Published on 21 May, 2010

Morocco (MNN) ― Moroccan government continues crackdown against Christians

Published on 21 May, 2010

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Christians in registered churches in Uzbekistan facing persecution

Full Interview

Published on 20 May, 2010

Asia (MNN) ― Pastor kidnapped, congregation attacked

Published on 19 May, 2010

China (MNN) ― Christian activist Gao Zhisheng disappears yet again

Published on 17 May, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Muslim students hold sit-ins to protest violence against Christians

Published on 13 May, 2010

India (MNN) ― Mob attacks Bible students in India, GFA asks you to pray

Published on 12 May, 2010

Somalia (MNN) ― Christian schoolteacher shot down by Islamic militants

Published on 27 April, 2010

Burma (MNN) ― Genocide has finally received some international attention

Published on 27 April, 2010

India (MNN) ― Militants mark an anniversary in India with seeds of dischord

Published on 22 April, 2010

China (MNN) ― Gao Zhisheng finally free, but persecution persists in China

Published on 16 April, 2010

India (MNN) ― Ministry addresses an e-mail rumor

Published on 14 April, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors hosts free webinar to discuss persecution

Published on 12 April, 2010

Turkey (MNN) ― Long-awaited sentence for five murderers finally to be determined

Published on 7 April, 2010

Morocco (MNN) ― Avant Ministries' 100-year work in Morocco is on display as oppression grows

Full Interview

Published on 6 April, 2010

China (MNN) ― Gao Zhisheng confirmed alive, still not free

Published on 5 April, 2010

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― A Baptist pastor is a man without a country after Kazakh pressure

Published on 2 April, 2010

Eritrea (MNN) ― More Christians thrown in jail--this time, from the military

Published on 1 April, 2010

India (MNN) ― Village reacts violently to Gospel and changed lives

Published on 30 March, 2010

USA (MNN) ― 'No connection' says persecution ministry to militia group

Full Interview

Published on 22 March, 2010

Myanmar (MNN) ― 'It's surpassing what happened in Rwanda and Darfur, and yet nobody seems to notice.'

Published on 15 March, 2010

Eritrea (MNN) ― Eritrea holds thousands of prisoners of faith

Published on 10 March, 2010

Morocco (MNN) ― Foreign Christian workers are expelled from Morocco, many puzzled why

Full Interview

Published on 3 March, 2010

India (MNN) ― Depiction of Christ sparks protests and violence

Published on 26 February, 2010

Papua New Guinea (MNN) ― God changes a village through a mob

Published on 26 February, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Man beaten by brothers for refusing Islam

Published on 25 February, 2010

South Asia (MNN) ― Christians looking for new church home following eviction

Published on 24 February, 2010

Niger (MNN) ― Niger calm returns, ministry carries on in wake of coup

Published on 24 February, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Pastor's arrest takes persecution further

Published on 22 February, 2010

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Despite persecution, the church is growing says Voice of the Martyrs-Canada

Published on 17 February, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Christians targeted and killed in Mosul as security forces look on

Full Interview

Published on 16 February, 2010

China (MNN) ― A labor of love builds toward a Festival in China

Published on 11 February, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Street preachers murdered for sharing the Gospel

Full Interview

Published on 11 February, 2010

India (MNN) ― Prayer meeting disturbed; pastor charged with 'forced conversion'.

Published on 8 February, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Atrocities around world demonstrate need for key appointment

Published on 4 February, 2010

Nigeria (MNN) ― Nigeria crisis looks religious, not political

Published on 3 February, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Murderer of Christian girl faces trial, Christians remain strong in face of persecution

Full Interview

Published on 1 February, 2010

Eritrea (MNN) ― Woman dies in detention center, pastor released

Published on 26 January, 2010

Nigeria (MNN) ― Hundreds are dead after Nigerian conflict rises out of control

Published on 19 January, 2010

Malaysia (MNN) ― Open Doors is asking Christians to pray for believers in Malaysia

Full Interview

Published on 12 January, 2010

China (MNN) ― Thirty house church leaders detained, face administration detention

Published on 11 January, 2010

Malaysia (MNN) ― Churches attacked over Malay 'Allah' fight

Published on 6 January, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors World Watch list is released -- North Korea 1, Iran 2

Full Interview

Published on 5 January, 2010

International (MNN) ― New CEO to lead ministry to the persecuted church at Voice of the Martyrs-Canada

Published on 5 January, 2010

Algeria (MNN) ― Muslim protestors block Christian church service; police little help

Published on 4 January, 2010

Eastern Europe (MNN) ― Deadline for re-registration passes; churches face illegal status

Published on 1 January, 2010

India (MNN) ― Ministry gathers itself for a Scripture effort

Published on 31 December, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Christian refuses to recant; gunned down by Muslim friends

Published on 25 December, 2009

International (MNN) ― Christians face backlash to Switzerland's ban on minaret construction

Published on 25 December, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― A Pakistani pastor says Christmas is a time to share your faith

Published on 18 December, 2009

India (MNN) ― Undercurrent of hostility in Orissa; Christians facing challenges

Full Interview

Published on 17 December, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Three Christians poisoned by employer after requesting their full wages

Published on 14 December, 2009

Lebanon (MNN) ― Conference helps Middle East entrepreneurs refine strategies and connect with pastors

Published on 8 December, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― New wave of arrests casts harsh glare on Eritrea's human rights record

Published on 23 November, 2009

India (MNN) ― Mission India says Christians are facing attacks as extremists fight church growth

Published on 20 November, 2009

China (MNN) ― Gao Zhisheng still missing after 289 days

Published on 19 November, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Open Doors USA reports two Christian women have been released from prison in Iran

Full Interview

Published on 18 November, 2009

South Asia (MNN) ― Missionary beaten for converting radicals

Published on 18 November, 2009

Somalia (MNN) ― 15th Christian leader killed in Somalia, says ICC

Full Interview

Published on 17 November, 2009

China (MNN) ― President Obama speaks of religious freedom -- a change in policy?

Full Interview

Published on 16 November, 2009

Belarus (MNN) ― Belarus puts a clearer definition of 'sect' through enforcement

Published on 12 November, 2009

India (MNN) ― Christians face increased persecution in India through more extreme Hindu groups and anti-religious conversion amendments

Published on 9 November, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Church services banned as believers pray for persecuted church

Full Interview

Published on 6 November, 2009

China (MNN) ― Chinese house church denied contract renewal, forced to worship in the snow

Published on 16 October, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Six more anti-Christian mobsters released just two months after 11 Christians murdered

Published on 12 October, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian Christians uplifted by persecuted believers' perserverance

Published on 8 October, 2009

USA (MNN) ― Hero honored for his sacrifice; red flag raised for human rights abuse in China

Published on 6 October, 2009

Somalia (MNN) ― Islamic militant hunt claims another victim

Published on 6 October, 2009

International (MNN) ― Free to Believe campaign launched against resolution

Published on 2 October, 2009

India (MNN) ― Convert from Hinduism attacked by Hindu extremists

Published on 1 October, 2009

China (MNN) ― Nine leaders kidnapped; officials prepare for crackdown

Published on 25 September, 2009

Vietnam (MNN) ― Vietnam's war on religion doesn't stop the Gospel

Published on 24 September, 2009

USA (MNN) ― SGA's 75th Anniversary Celebration kicks off tomorrow, hundreds expected

Published on 24 September, 2009

Nigeria (MNN) ― 'Resurgence of evil' in Africa, global attention elsewhere

Published on 21 September, 2009

Egypt (MNN) ― Ramadan ends. Muslims celebrate, and Christians breathe a sigh of relief

Published on 21 September, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― Thousands imprisoned as government imposes additional crackdowns on 'illegal' gatherings

Full Interview

Published on 17 September, 2009

China (MNN) ― 400 attack house church members in Shanxi province

Published on 17 September, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― Eritrea steps up its campaign to remove Christians

Published on 16 September, 2009

India (MNN) ― Persecution continues in India; believers falsely accused of murder

Published on 16 September, 2009

Egypt (MNN) ― 155 people arrested in Egypt for not observing the Ramadan fast

Full Interview

Published on 31 August, 2009

India (MNN) ― Believers mark one year as refugees, new homes await

Published on 25 August, 2009

China (MNN) ― Audience not convinced by prosecution in case of Christian

Published on 21 August, 2009

International (MNN) ― Ramadan marks change, reflection and prayer

Full Interview

Published on 20 August, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Woman loses baby after beating at police station

Published on 19 August, 2009

International (MNN) ― Bibles Unbound ships 1 million Bibles to restricted nations

Published on 19 August, 2009

Kyrgyzstan (MNN) ― Government uses new laws to crack down on religious minorities

Published on 18 August, 2009

India (MNN) ― India added to new religious watch list

Published on 14 August, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Two women stand firm in their faith, await trial verdict

Published on 12 August, 2009

Nigeria (MNN) ― Open Doors says the world ignores attacks against Christians

Full Interview

Published on 11 August, 2009

Vietnam (MNN) ― Vietnamese believers' hopes fade for religious freedom

Published on 7 August, 2009

China (MNN) ― Uyghur Christian receives unjust trial; verdict pending

Published on 6 August, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Pakistan has arrested Islamic militants, Christians still at risk

Full Interview

Published on 3 August, 2009

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Baptist leaders face charges over Christian camp

Published on 30 July, 2009

Ghana (MNN) ― Church planters face opposition, but God's forgiveness transforms

Published on 30 July, 2009

Nigeria (MNN) ― Churches appear to be targets in sectarian violence

Published on 29 July, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― Third Christian in 2009 dies in Eritrean military prison

Published on 28 July, 2009

North Korea (MNN) ― Execution rumor brings to light severity North Korean Christians face

Published on 27 July, 2009

China (MNN) ― Government lists Bibles as evidence for illegal activity

Published on 23 July, 2009

India (MNN) ― Gospel for Asia reports more persecution against Christians in India

Full Interview

Published on 20 July, 2009

South Asia (MNN) ― Harassment of youth drives four women out of ministry in village

Published on 17 July, 2009

Iraq (MNN) ― Seven churches bombed in three days; Christians need prayer

Published on 15 July, 2009

India (MNN) ― Election brings hope for change; for now Christians still often face opposition

Published on 6 July, 2009

India (MNN) ― Courts move for justice in Orissa sectarian riots

Published on 3 July, 2009

India (MNN) ― GFA believers hit by another mob attack in Orissa

Full Interview

Published on 2 July, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Persecution expected to mount as government seeks scapegoats for protests

Published on 30 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Revival spreads; Christians expect crackdown when election furor subsides

Published on 29 June, 2009

Turkey (MNN) ― Suspected middleman fails to show up for 18th hearing on the murder of 3 Christians

Published on 25 June, 2009

China (MNN) ― PSB officers torture yet another Christian human rights attorney

Published on 25 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Protestors clash with riot police; country ripe for spiritual change

Published on 22 June, 2009

Laos (MNN) ― Plain-clothes police arrest and detain Christians; offer no explanation

Published on 17 June, 2009

China (MNN) ― China cracks down on human rights attorneys; declines to take responsibility for Gao Zhisheng

Published on 15 June, 2009

India (MNN) ― New government on track to protect minority rights; Gospel spreads

Published on 12 June, 2009

Nepal (MNN) ― Hindu radicals threaten persecution; Christians start radio broadcasting

Published on 11 June, 2009

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea sanctions likely to heat up tensions for Christians

Published on 8 June, 2009

Azerbaijan (MNN) ― Repressive new Religion Law and new punishments enter force

Published on 3 June, 2009

North Korea (MNN) ― Kim Jong Il names his son to replace him; Christians are hopeful

Full Interview

Published on 2 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Two women held for 3 months without charges; their health is suffering

Published on 1 June, 2009

Eastern Europe (MNN) ― Christians need support before oppression gets worse

Published on 1 June, 2009

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Sri Lanka's war finally over, refugees begin rebuilding while Christians wonder what lies ahead

Published on 27 May, 2009

N. Korea (MNN) ― Open Doors USA says attacks on Christians likely to increase

Full Interview

Published on 25 May, 2009

International (MNN) ― Commission releases list of countries with the least religious freedom

Published on 20 May, 2009

India (MNN) ― Ministries team up to rebuild homes and churches for persecuted Christians in Orissa

Published on 7 May, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Story pulled for security reasons.

Published on 4 May, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Taliban attack Christians in Pakistan, Christians are asked to pray

Published on 30 April, 2009

India (MNN) ― Audio players will be distributed to persecuted believers next week

Published on 24 April, 2009

USA (MNN) ― Human rights bill to put issue on equal playing field as nuclear weapons

Full Interview

Published on 23 April, 2009

International (MNN) ― UN racism conference neglects to help persecuted Christians

Published on 20 April, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Taliban's hold on Swat Valley could encourage expansion of sharia law

Published on 16 April, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Open Doors USA President says Taliban wants Pakistan, would give up Afghanistan

Full Interview

Published on 15 April, 2009

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Uzbek government goes after all religious groups to justify attacks on Islamic radicals

Published on 8 April, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― Aid money possible; Open Doors intercedes for persecuted

Published on 8 April, 2009

India (MNN) ― Extremists try to murder missionary, attack well-drilling team

Published on 3 April, 2009

India (MNN) ― India's Christians clamor rights; Children's Bible Clubs operating as usual

Published on 30 March, 2009

India (MNN) ― Serve India Ministries commits to reach thousands despite oppression

Full Interview

Published on 27 March, 2009

Belarus (MNN) ― Belarus' High Court hands down a blow for believers

Published on 26 March, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― Christians released, thousands remain behind bars

Published on 25 March, 2009

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Officials tell Christians "Your dead will not be buried"

Published on 19 March, 2009

China (MNN) ― You can help set the prisoners free

Published on 19 March, 2009

India (MNN) ― Gospel for Asia missionaries are attacked in Himachal Pradesh, then arrested

Full Interview

Published on 18 March, 2009

China (MNN) ― Wife of Christian prisoner sends letter to China Aid

Published on 12 March, 2009

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― The Mission Society says Kazakh Christians are planting churches despite difficulties

Full Interview

Published on 11 March, 2009

India (MNN) ― Church is happy over power split in Orissa

Published on 11 March, 2009

Libya (MNN) ― ICC says four Muslim-background Christians in Libya are in custody in Tripoli

Published on 10 March, 2009

North Korea (MNN) ― Open Doors bringing light to believers in North Korea

Published on 4 March, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Church goes underground as government hunts believers

Published on 3 March, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Christians may get justice in Pakistan kidnapping case

Published on 27 February, 2009

Cuba (MNN) ― Church centers difficult to build in Cuba

Published on 26 February, 2009

India (MNN) ― Alarming rumor circulating as fear spreads among believers following murder

Published on 25 February, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's crackdown on other religious minorities causes alarm for ministry

Published on 24 February, 2009

China (MNN) ― State church accused of cooperation with the government in persecution of house church Christians

Published on 20 February, 2009

USA (ICC/MNN) ― ICC says North Korea tops its Hall of Shame Awards

Published on 20 February, 2009

India (MNN) ― 11 Gospel for Asia missionaries face anti-conversion charges in India

Full Interview

Published on 18 February, 2009

China (MNN) ― United Nations reviews China's human rights record; ministry shares disappointment with results

Published on 17 February, 2009

India (MNN) ― Hindu extremists have not stopped; have we?

Published on 17 February, 2009

Vietnam (MNN) ― Vision Beyond Borders says Vietnamese churches are growing, but covert Bible deliverers are needed

Published on 9 February, 2009

China (MNN) ― China marks sensitive anniversaries, UN reviews rights record, and Christians pray

Published on 5 February, 2009

India (MNN) ― Persecuted Christians in India consider leaving

Published on 4 February, 2009

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors names worst place on earth to be a Christian

Full Interview

Published on 30 January, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― More tortured Christians die in Eritrea's military jails

Published on 29 January, 2009

Egypt (MNN) ― 'I would kill you,' says judge to Egyptian convert

Published on 21 January, 2009

USA (MNN) ― ICC wonders if religious freedom will wane under new U.S. president

Published on 15 January, 2009

China (MNN) ― Chinese pastor compensated for government harassment

Published on 14 January, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― A pastor and his family are attacked in Pakistan, your help is needed now

Published on 13 January, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― A wave of arrests in Eritrea raises alarm for ministry

Published on 12 January, 2009

India (MNN) ― Hindu extremists disrupt ministry with missionary arrests

Published on 9 January, 2009

India (MNN) ― Secular state sides with Christian minority; ministry moves to restoration

Published on 6 January, 2009

Israel (MNN) ― Sharia law on top of Israeli/Hamas violence makes life more difficult for Christians

Full Interview

Published on 2 January, 2009

International (MNN) ― India provides greatest challenge to ministry in 2008

Published on 1 January, 2009

India (MNN) ― Peace at Christmas illustrates answers and questions in India

Published on 31 December, 2008

India (MNN) ― A peaceful Christmas in Orissa may clear way for rebuilding effort

Published on 30 December, 2008

Egypt (MNN) ― Egyptian convert beaten and raped by officials

Published on 30 December, 2008

International (MNN) ― Persecution has not abated in 2008, and probably will not in 2009

Published on 30 December, 2008

India (MNN) ― Gospel for Asia says a change is happening in India, Christians hopeful

Published on 29 December, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Despite persecution, many Christians go on with God's work

Published on 26 December, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Christian families and churches targeted by terrorists, family members

Published on 25 December, 2008

India (MNN) ― Traditional Christmas celebrations canceled in the face of rising militancy

Published on 25 December, 2008

India (MNN) ― Hindu extremists threats hamper Christmas celebration in India

Published on 24 December, 2008

India (MNN) ― Yuletide celebrations threatened as part of 'massacre' strategy

Published on 24 December, 2008

Pakistan (MNN) ― Young woman faces blasphemy charges; imprisonment

Published on 22 December, 2008

Indonesia (MNN) ― Rioters destroy homes and churches after teacher allegedly insults Islam

Published on 22 December, 2008

India (MNN) ― Mission India is helping oppressed Christians in India, but more help is needed

Full Interview

Published on 11 December, 2008

China (MNN) ― Two Chinese pastors released from captivity

Published on 10 December, 2008

India (MNN) ― Ministry provides Bibles for Christians who lost everything

Published on 9 December, 2008

Egypt (MNN) ― Christian brothers tortured in Egypt in attempted coercion

Published on 8 December, 2008

China (MNN) ― Chinese House Church Alliance targeted by authorities

Published on 8 December, 2008

India (MNN) ― A missionary with Gospel For Asia in India tells his survival story

Published on 5 December, 2008

India (MNN) ― GFA missionary escapes extremist abductors, persecution spreads

Published on 2 December, 2008

India (MNN) ― Rising nationalism in the wake of terror attacks in India could spell trouble for believers

Published on 27 November, 2008

China (MNN) ― Pastors forced to assemble Christmas lights in Chinese prisons; WorldServe cares for families

Published on 26 November, 2008

India (MNN) ― Hate campaign in 'the world's largest democracy'

Published on 26 November, 2008

Laos (MNN) ― Voice of the Martyrs reports jailed pastors are free, but prayer is still needed

Full Interview

Published on 19 November, 2008

India(MNN) ― New pro-Christian order in Indian state brings some hope for Orissa

Published on 18 November, 2008

India (MNN) ― Continued violence in India prompts call to action

Published on 13 November, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors says 'Culture of Peace' summit at U.N. is a farce

Full Interview

Published on 12 November, 2008

International (MNN) ― Secular media covering persecution against Christians

Published on 11 November, 2008

Eritrea (MNN) ― Persecution in Eritrea goes unnoticed by western nations

Published on 11 November, 2008

India (MNN) ― Serve India Ministries is adopting 50 persecuted families in India

Full Interview

Published on 10 November, 2008

India (MNN) ― Gospel For Asia says prayer is needed all year, not just IDOP Sunday.

Published on 6 November, 2008

India (MNN) ― Open Doors forms umbrella organization to help Orissa

Published on 6 November, 2008

Azerbaijan (MNN) ― Slavic Gospel Association reports Pastor Hamid Shabanov is free

Published on 31 October, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors USA says thousands will pray for the persecuted church November 9th

Full Interview

Published on 30 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― Persecution of believers spreads nationally

Published on 30 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― Partners International says a 'religious genocide' is underway in India

Full Interview

Published on 24 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― Bible distribution becomes difficult due to violence

Published on 24 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― Radicals move to make another Orissa

Published on 24 October, 2008

Eritrea (MNN) ― Religious repression continues in Eritrea

Published on 23 October, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Attacks against Christians getting worse in Iraq, says Open Doors

Full Interview

Published on 22 October, 2008

China (MNN) ― Pastor Bike's son severely beaten by PSB

Published on 21 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― Attacks premeditated; Serve India Ministries involved in persecution rehab

Published on 20 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― Violence against Christians in India forces Book of Hope to cut back efforts

Full Interview

Published on 17 October, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Christians still fleeing Mosul in wake of violence

Published on 16 October, 2008

Afghanistan (MNN) ― War on terror shifts from Iraq; ministry voices concern

Published on 14 October, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraqi Christians ask for prayer as attacks continue

Published on 13 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― Attacks in India the worst in recent history

Published on 13 October, 2008

Laos (MNN) ― Laotian believers seeing persecution escalation

Published on 9 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― OM responds to devastation in India.

Published on 8 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― Continued trouble in northeast India shuts school ministry down

Published on 7 October, 2008

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Threat to believers grows amid civil unrest

Published on 6 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― More Christians killed in Orissa; opposition spreading to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

Published on 6 October, 2008

Kenya (MNN) ― International Christian Concern says Muslim/Christian tensions are high in Kenya's north

Published on 2 October, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Two Muslim-background Christians are now free

Full Interview

Published on 29 September, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Words of Hope is asking Christians to pray for believers in Iran

Published on 25 September, 2008

India (MNN) ― Christians to protest attacks and violence on Orissa churches

Published on 23 September, 2008

India (MNN) ― Rule of law in India is deteriorating, Christians are suffering

Full Interview

Published on 22 September, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Death penalty possible next step for Christians accused of apostasy

Published on 19 September, 2008

India (MNN) ― Ministry watches and feels effects of Orissa violence

Published on 18 September, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Vision Beyond Borders says obscure Chinese law hinders Bible distribution

Published on 12 September, 2008

India (MNN) ― World Bible Translation Center loses a worker in Orissa violence

Full Interview

Published on 11 September, 2008

India (MNN) ― Orissa State, India violence has claimed Faith Comes By Hearing workers

Full Interview

Published on 10 September, 2008

India (MNN) ― Amidst reports of spreading violence, India's Orissa state Christians return to a different 'normal'

Published on 9 September, 2008

China (MNN) ― Chinese church is reminded they are not isolated

Published on 8 September, 2008

China (MNN) ― Constant pressure on Christians no different during Olympics

Published on 5 September, 2008

India (MNN) ― India's government demands an end to violence in Orissa

Published on 29 August, 2008

India (MNN) ― Christian workers missing in India as violence against them continues

Published on 28 August, 2008

India (MNN) ― Despite curfew, religious violence flares again in India's Orissa State

Published on 27 August, 2008

India (MNN) ― Gospel For Asia workers burned alive in Orissa state, violence continues

Full Interview

Published on 22 August, 2008

Pakistan (MNN) ― Many are uncertain as bomb blasts rock Pakistan, Christians need prayer

Published on 14 August, 2008

Maldives (MNN) ― Democratic reforms to constitution admired by some, not by others

Published on 14 August, 2008

Philippines (MNN) ― Pastor executed by communist rebels in Philippines

Published on 12 August, 2008

China (MNN) ― President Bush mentions religious freedom, Open Doors is pleased

Full Interview

Published on 11 August, 2008

Mauritania (MNN) ― Elections promised by junta; mission groups skeptical

Published on 8 August, 2008

India (MNN) ― Despite heavy opposition, GFA fights for missionaries' release

Published on 8 August, 2008

China (MNN) ― Open Doors hopes the Olympic Games brings more freedom for Christians

Full Interview

Published on 4 August, 2008

Azerbaijan (MNN) ― A pastor remains jailed, despite failure to convict him

Published on 31 July, 2008

Eritrea (MNN) ― Another Christian dies while in custody in Eritrea

Published on 31 July, 2008

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Mob stones Christians; radical Islam on the rise

Published on 28 July, 2008

India (MNN) ― Gospel for Asia graduates Bible students as persecution increases

Full Interview

Published on 23 July, 2008

India (MNN) ― Despite attacks, the church is growing in India

Full Interview

Published on 23 July, 2008

India (MNN) ― Anti-Christian extremists attack believers in West Bengal

Published on 23 July, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― An Iranian Christian seeks asylum as threats against him increase

Full Interview

Published on 21 July, 2008

China (MNN) ― Police evict a prominent house church leader and his family from their home in Beijing

Published on 18 July, 2008

Bhutan (MNN) ― Bhutanese missionaries interrogated over ministry

Published on 17 July, 2008

USA (MNN) ― American Christians believe religious freedom crucial to foreign policy

Published on 16 July, 2008

Norway (MNN) ― Oslo court fines two evangelists for disobeying police

Published on 15 July, 2008

Philippines (MNN) ― PCUSA condemns persecution in the Philippines

Published on 11 July, 2008

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― More attacks reported against Christians in Sri Lanka

Published on 8 July, 2008

Pakistan (MNN) ― Suicide bomber strikes in Islamabad; Christians stand strong

Published on 3 July, 2008

Yemen (MNN) ― Muslim-background believers are arrested in Yemen for handing out Bibles

Full Interview

Published on 2 July, 2008

North Korea (MNN) ― Christians wary even as world welcomes North Korea

Published on 27 June, 2008

North Korea (MNN) ― Christians still live in fear in North Korea, says ICC

Full Interview

Published on 26 June, 2008

Azerbaijan (MNN) ― Police arrest another Baptist pastor in the town of Aliabad

Published on 19 June, 2008

Azerbaijan (MNN) ― Azerbaijani Pastor Zaur Balaev is being threatened by authorities

Published on 17 June, 2008

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― Parliament begins considering a law restricting religious freedom

Published on 13 June, 2008

India (MNN) ― Six months without homes after attacks, Christians still wait

Published on 12 June, 2008

China (MNN) ― Chinese Christians forbidden to help with earthquake relief

Published on 11 June, 2008

Kyrgyzstan (MNN) ― Tensions flare over Christian funeral in Muslim village

Published on 10 June, 2008

Nepal (MNN) ― Evangelist Manja Tamang may be released early, Christians are urged to pray

Published on 9 June, 2008

Eritrea (MNN) ― Persecution of Christians spikes after a national holiday

Published on 5 June, 2008

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Pastor and other Christians abducted by unidentified persons

Published on 29 May, 2008

China (MNN) ― A prominent house church pastor is detained - again

Published on 29 May, 2008

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Criticism of missionaries airs on Uzbek television

Published on 23 May, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― With the Christian population increasing, Iranian authorities are taking action

Full Interview

Published on 20 May, 2008

Vietnam (MNN) ― Vietnamese church planters minister in the face of persecution

Published on 12 May, 2008

Vietnam (MNN) ― Ministry director assesses situation of Vietnam's church with its leaders

Published on 8 May, 2008

Jordan (MNN) ― A Christian's father files apostasy charges against him

Published on 1 May, 2008

Singapore (MNN) ― Evangelistic tracts allegedly cast Mohammad in negative light

Published on 30 April, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Politicians and human rights advocates protest human rights abuses in North Korea

Full Interview

Published on 18 April, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Another shooting ends in the death of a Christian leader

Published on 18 April, 2008

Turkey (MNN) ― Pastors share personal stories, martyrdom still hangs heavy over believers

Published on 17 April, 2008

Somalia (MNN) ― Man murdered in Somalia for Christian beliefs

Published on 15 April, 2008

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Oppression against Christians increasing in Uzbekistan

Published on 8 April, 2008

India (MNN) ― Controversy surrounds another anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan

Published on 7 April, 2008

India (MNN) ― Outreach continues due to dedication of teachers in India, despite uprising

Published on 7 April, 2008

Turkey (MNN) ― Prolonged trial in Turkey a signpost of increasing pressure on Christians

Published on 2 April, 2008

Algeria (MNN) ― Muslim leaders aim to end freedoms for Christians

Published on 31 March, 2008

Laos (MNN) ― Still no word from missing Laotian pastors

Published on 28 March, 2008

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea punishes college students found with Christian materials

Full Interview

Published on 24 March, 2008

Eritrea (MNN) ― Aggression against Christians does not go unnoticed

Published on 20 March, 2008

Egypt (MNN) ― International event has highs and lows for mission team

Published on 19 March, 2008

Israel (MNN) ― Despite violence and fear, people are turning to Christ in the Middle East

Published on 18 March, 2008

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Sri Lankan elected official attacks Bible College

Full Interview

Published on 14 March, 2008

India (MNN) ― One anti-conversion bill revoked, believers still in prayer

Published on 14 March, 2008

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Mob murders Christians in Ethiopia

Published on 11 March, 2008

Belarus (MNN) ― Belarus retaliates over U.S. sanctions; ministry team returns home safely

Published on 10 March, 2008

Belarus (MNN) ― Belarus' diplomatic moves create strong response, increase tensions

Published on 10 March, 2008

Turkey (MNN) ― IN Network says Christians are leaving Turkey because of threats against children

Published on 27 February, 2008

N. Korea (MNN) ― Open Doors says human rights were ignored by New York Philharmonic's performance

Full Interview

Published on 22 February, 2008

Belarus (MNN) ― Belarus imposes new restrictions on foreign religious workers

Published on 11 February, 2008

Eritrea (MNN) ― Eritrean officials arrest nearly three dozen believers

Published on 5 February, 2008

India (MNN) ― Mission India says ministry is on hold in Orissa, but growth is anticipated

Full Interview

Published on 4 February, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors says North Korean Christians faced more persecution in 2007

Full Interview

Published on 29 January, 2008

India (MNN) ― Despite persecution in India, India Partners is moving forward with a winter project

Published on 28 January, 2008

India (MNN) ― Gospel For Asia says violence against Christians is worse, but commitment for outreach is strong

Full Interview

Published on 25 January, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Bethany Christian Services moves to aid Myanmar refugees

Full Interview

Published on 21 January, 2008

India (MNN) ― Violence offers the church an opportunity to share the Gospel with those seeking answers

Published on 18 January, 2008

India (MNN) ― Partners International says Christians hiding in the forest can't get adequate food

Full Interview

Published on 16 January, 2008

India (MNN) ― Bibles for the World says more violence is to come in India's Orissa State

Full Interview

Published on 11 January, 2008

India (MNN) ― Fruitful ministry started after extremists force pastor out of village

Published on 9 January, 2008

Russia (MNN) ― Russian Ministries says an attack on a church in Kaluga affects them

Published on 24 December, 2007

Middle East (MNN) ― SAT-7 encourages remnant church in the Middle East during Christmas

Published on 20 December, 2007

International (MNN) ― Celebrations not hampered by threat of increased persecution in hot spots

Published on 19 December, 2007

India (MNN) ― Gospel For Asia leader says persecution against Christians will increase, but so will the number of Christians

Published on 14 December, 2007

China (MNN) ― Man arrested in Christian bookstore yet to be released

Published on 12 December, 2007

USA (MNN) ― A persecution ministry considers the Colorado shootings

Published on 12 December, 2007

International (MNN) ― World Evangelical Alliance says more persecution could affect Christians this Christmas

Published on 5 December, 2007

Venezuela (MNN) ― Despite defeat, socialist agenda at forefront; Christians concerned

Published on 3 December, 2007

Azerbaijan (MNN) ― Reports leaking out of Azerbaijan on imprisoned pastor disturbing

Published on 27 November, 2007

India (MNN) ― Pastors take brunt of Hindu attacks

Published on 21 November, 2007

Eritrea (MNN) ― Eritrea expels missionaries; ministry urges prayer

Published on 15 November, 2007

India (MNN) ― An answer to prayer in India could ease pressure on Christians

Published on 14 November, 2007

Gaza (MNN) ― Recent events dismay Christians in Gaza, disrupt ministry

Published on 9 November, 2007

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea punishes Christians as 'spies;' ministries redouble caution

Full Interview

Published on 9 November, 2007

Pakistan (MNN) ― Pakistani Christians need prayer as IDOP approaches

Published on 8 November, 2007

Pakistan (MNN) ― World Evangelical Alliance says Christians are being arrested in Pakistan as emergency rule continues

Full Interview

Published on 24 October, 2007

China (MNN) ― China's government paves the way for future ministry

Published on 16 October, 2007

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Despite robbery, Russian Ministries team in Uzbekistan provides hope to persecuted believers

Full Interview

Published on 12 October, 2007

Turkey (MNN) ― Resolution results in tense U.S.-Turkey relations, may spill over into Turkish Christian Community

Full Interview

Published on 10 October, 2007

India (MNN) ― More persecution in India highlights challenge to missionaries

Published on 9 October, 2007

Eritrea (MNN) ― Eritrean senior pastor arrested for church work for second time since 2005

Published on 3 October, 2007

North Korea (MNN) ― The church is growing in North Korea despite harsh treatment

Full Interview

Published on 28 September, 2007

Eritrea (MNN) ― Persecution continues though reports from the government are conflicting

Published on 25 September, 2007

Myanmar (MNN) ― Christians say massive protests in Myanmar highlight lack of freedoms

Published on 24 September, 2007

India (MNN) ― Persecution in India called worse than stated in U.S. report

Published on 11 September, 2007

Eritrea (MNN) ― An Eritrean Christian tortured to death prompts outcry from believers

Published on 4 September, 2007

India (MNN) ― Despite anti-conversion laws in Chhattisgarh, church growth increases

Published on 3 September, 2007

Eritrea (MNN) ― Eritrea detains evangelical Christians; pastor disappears

Published on 29 August, 2007

Senegal (MNN) ― FARMS International helps Senegal's church plant seeds for growth

Published on 29 August, 2007

USA (MNN) ― Voice of the Martyrs and Oklahoma Wesleyan University have launched an on-line program to study persecuted believers

Published on 16 August, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Ministry sounds alarm on religious cleansing going on in Iraq

Published on 15 August, 2007

Indonesia (MNN) ― Five Indonesian Muslims face terrorism charges for killing Christians

Published on 9 August, 2007

China (MNN) ― Ministry launches prayer campaign as countdown to Beijing Olympics begins.

Published on 7 August, 2007

Gaza (MNN) ― Christian university professor forced to convert and marry Muslim man

Published on 3 August, 2007

Eritrea (MNN) ― Eritrea dismisses accusations of religious persecution

Published on 31 July, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Pastor claims persecution is worse than anyone is reporting

Published on 27 July, 2007

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― Baptist believers must choose registration or homelessness

Published on 19 July, 2007

USA (MNN) ― China begins crackdown on Christians before Olympics; Open Doors begins prayer countdown

Published on 17 July, 2007

India (MNN) ― Persecution escalates in Karnataka, India, three attacks as evidence

Published on 13 July, 2007

North Korea (MNN) ― Ministry launches a campaign to save North Korean from execution

Published on 13 July, 2007

International (MNN) ― Ministry looks ahead to prepare leaders in case of evangelistc shift

Published on 4 July, 2007

India (MNN) ― Despite threats, church planting continues in India's Orissa state.

Published on 29 June, 2007

Pakistan (MNN) ― Christians attacked in Pakistan; future considered

Published on 28 June, 2007

India (MNN) ― Missionaries threatened while building a fence for Bible college.

Published on 22 June, 2007

Iran (MNN) ― Iran begins crackdown on Christians

Published on 21 June, 2007

India (MNN) ― Death threats to another missionary who brought former attacker to Christ

Published on 13 June, 2007

Eritrea (MNN) ― Young Christian children among those arrested in Eritrea

Published on 12 June, 2007

Indonesia (MNN) ― Three Christian women released early from prison

Published on 11 June, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Church leaders assassinated in Iraq; believers mounting concerns

Full Interview

Published on 7 June, 2007

International (MNN) ― Revamped Web site to improve communication

Published on 4 June, 2007

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Evangelist poisoned; Muslims suspect

Published on 28 May, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Christians face oppression in Iraq

Published on 17 May, 2007

India (MNN) ― Open Doors USA asks U.S. government to oppose anti-conversion legislation in India

Full Interview

Published on 15 May, 2007

India (MNN) ― All India Christian Council sends letter to India's Prime Minister asking that the Christian population be protected

Published on 14 May, 2007

India (MNN) ― Children's club attacked, Christians proud to be persecuted in Jesus' name

Published on 9 May, 2007

India (MNN) ― Back to the Bible looks to increase radio presence in India, despite additional persecution.

Full Interview

Published on 4 May, 2007

Sudan (MNN) ― The church is growing in Sudan because of persecution, says Open Doors leader.

Full Interview

Published on 2 May, 2007

Turkey (MNN) ― World Evangelical Alliance says Muslims are beginning to question their religion of "peace" and are looking for answers.

Full Interview

Published on 1 May, 2007

Turkey (MNN) ― As many as one-million people flood the streets of Istanbul protesting pro-Islamic government.

Full Interview

Published on 27 April, 2007

International (MNN) ― Radio ministry encourages believers in service in Islamic Republics.

Published on 26 April, 2007

China (MNN) ― Chinese authorities make mass arrests of house church members, including Americans.

Full Interview

Published on 19 April, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Muslims demand that Iraqi Christians pay "protection tax."

Published on 9 April, 2007

India (MNN) ― Operation Mobilization says persecution against Christians in India is changing the outreach.

Full Interview

Published on 30 March, 2007

India (MNN) ― Mission India says anti-Christian sentiment is affecting their work.

Full Interview

Published on 29 March, 2007

India (MNN) ― Voice of the Martyrs says persecution against Christians is more common, but the church is strong.

Published on 26 March, 2007

Laos (MNN) ― Laos Christians in a remote village are worshipping in secret for fear of being evicted by officials.

Published on 23 March, 2007

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Renewed fighting in Sri Lanka effects ministry.

Full Interview

Published on 20 March, 2007

Zimbabwe (MNN) ― Zimbabwe's crackdown drives country to crisis.

Full Interview

Published on 15 March, 2007

India (MNN) ― Hopegivers International says many of orphans forced out of the care last year, have yet to return.

Full Interview

Published on 14 March, 2007

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Pastors are disappearing in Sri Lanka, Christians appeal for help

Full Interview

Published on 14 March, 2007

Kazakhstan (MNN) ― A Baptist pastor sentenced for his unregistered church in Kazakhstan.

Published on 9 March, 2007

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Voice of the Martyrs has released photographs of police interrogations of church members in Uzbekistan.

Published on 2 March, 2007

India (MNN) ― A mob of more than 500 attack a Gospel for Asia Bible College in Orissa State, six people hurt.

Published on 26 February, 2007

Eritrea (MNN) ― Ministry notes the death of another Eritrean Christian in jail.

Published on 21 February, 2007

India (MNN) ― Persecution growing in India; five Bible college students beaten.

Published on 16 February, 2007

India (MNN) ― Mob violence in India results in one death and several injured

Published on 15 February, 2007

Mexico (MNN) ― Evangelicals in Chiapas endure persecution that is prohibited by the constitution.

Published on 13 February, 2007

Eritrea (MNN) ― Recent arrests in Eritrea show different government approach.

Full Interview

Published on 9 February, 2007

International (MNN) ― Open Doors releases World Watch List 2007; North Korea tops it again.

Published on 8 February, 2007

India (MNN) ― Four women serving with Gospel for Asia were attacked in India's

Full Interview

Published on 1 February, 2007

India (MNN) ― India lawmakers' anti-conversion move sparks more persecution.

Published on 31 January, 2007

Middle East (MNN) ― President of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board says there's a church growth movement in the Muslim world.

Full Interview

Published on 19 January, 2007

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Christians in Ethiopia wary with spike in violence

Published on 18 January, 2007

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Sri Lankan pastor killed in line of duty.

Published on 18 January, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraqi gangs target Christians for terror.

Full Interview

Published on 16 January, 2007

Myanmar (MNN) ― Myanmar government report raises alarm for believers.

Full Interview

Published on 16 January, 2007

Asia (MNN) ― World Venture is asking Christians to pray for a believer who's facing difficulty in an area hard to reach with the Gospel.

Published on 5 January, 2007

USA (MNN) ― ICC names the World's Top Ten Persecutors of Christians.

Published on 4 January, 2007

England (MNN) ― 250 million Christians could face persecution in 2007 says Release International.

Published on 29 December, 2006

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Christians wary as war looms between Ethiopia and Somalia.

Published on 27 December, 2006

India (MNN) ― India's believers fight their own war on terror.

Published on 26 December, 2006

Bhutan (MNN) ― Bhutan's king steps down early prompting believers to pray about coming regime.

Published on 25 December, 2006

Iraq (MNN) ― Chistians forced to keep Christmas quiet in Iraq.

Published on 15 December, 2006

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Believers fear militant Buddhist aggression in Sri Lanka.

Published on 7 December, 2006

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Uzbek television 'Hypocrisy' tells viewers Christian missionaries may be worse that the 'afflictions of the Soviet system.'

Published on 4 December, 2006

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Recent aggression against evangelicals in Ethiopia concerns mission agency.

Published on 24 November, 2006

Mexico (MNN) ― Unrest hinders project intended to study persecution of Christians.

Published on 22 November, 2006

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Mobs harass evangelical churches in Sri Lanka and law and order is breaking down in some areas.

Full Interview

Published on 15 November, 2006

Vietnam (MNN) ― The U-S State Department has dropped Vietnam as a country of particular concern as it relates to religious freedom, as President Bush prepares to visit.

Published on 14 November, 2006

Gaza (MNN) ― Sanctions against the Palestinians is causing poverty which is limiting outreach by evangelical Christians.

Published on 10 November, 2006

India (MNN) ― Gospel for Asia adds more languages to radio ministry despite persecution against Christians.

Published on 9 November, 2006

Indonesia (MNN) ― Private religious meetings fall under an Indonesia ban.

Published on 9 November, 2006

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors USA will be in Israel for IDOP Sunday, MNN prepares for hour broadcast.

Published on 8 November, 2006

Colombia (MNN) ― Believers take on violent Colombian guerillas armed with a book, a radio, a plane and the Gospel.