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Following-up the Arson of 4 Churches Last Week, Boko Haram Slays 9 Civilians

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013

Nine civilians were killed in an attack waged against a state-sponsored school in northern Nigeria by Boko Haram militants yesterday. Nigeria continues to battle Boko Haram, a radical Islamic sect that has waged a four-year insurgency against the Nigerian state in hopes to establish a separate Islamic state, as the group has increased its violent presence in recent weeks. Perpetrating numerous gruesome attacks against innocents, especially Christians in northern Nigeria, the nine murders committed Tuesday add to the sect's growing list of committed acts of terror, including the burning of numerous churches and the brutal slaying of Nigerian pastors.

Egypt’s Tourism Minister Quits After Morsi Appoints “Terrorist” as Governor

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013

Egypt’s tourism minister has called it quits after Morsi appointed a new governor of Luxor who is linked to the Islamist party known for a massacre of tourists in 1997.  The minister said "couldn't continue in the role of tourism minister" after the appointment of Adel al-Khayat. Clashes have erupted in several cities in Egypt regarding Morsi’s appointments, seven of which are members of the Muslim Brotherhood.  Approximately 26 people have been injured so far.

Suspected Terrorist Elected Governor of Luxor in Egypt

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013

As Boko Haram Kills, Steals, and Destroys, Nigeria’s Pastors Commence a Nation-wide Fast

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013

Four Terror Attacks in Three Weeks Have Christians in Niger Concerned

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013

Nigeria: Boko Haram Torches 4 Churches, Slays Pastor

Monday, June 17th, 2013

Pastor in Tanzania Hacked Nearly to Death as the Nation Sees Rise in Radical Islamists

Monday, June 17th, 2013

Egyptian Christians Report Move of God Despite Persecution

Monday, June 17th, 2013

Life in Egypt is tumultuous to say the least. One Christian leader says, “It seems that President Morsi has simply put Egypt on the edge of a volcano that may erupt at any moment.” However, despite the crackdown on Christians and the increase of persecution, it seems that a move of God is occurring—a light in the midst of great darkness.

17 Seriously Injured: Al Shabaab Suspected of Explosive Attack on Southeast Kenyan Church

Friday, June 14th, 2013

Séléka Radicals in the Central African Republic Continue to Beat, Abuse, and Kill Christians in their “Reign of Terror”

Friday, June 14th, 2013

Gender-based Violence Evident Against Christian Women in Muslim Lands

Friday, June 14th, 2013

The conclusion of a new report by the US Hudson Institute researcher Lela Gilbert is clear and unequivocal:  gender-based violence plays a key strategic role in the plans of those who wish to eradicate Christians and Christian belief from Muslim lands.”

Researcher Explores the Terrorized Daily Lives of Nigeria’s Persecuted Christians

Thursday, June 13th, 2013

Egypt’s Coptic Christians Flee to Georgia for Safety

Thursday, June 13th, 2013

With the rise of discrimination and attack on Christians in Egypt, specifically the Coptic Christians, many have fled Egypt for the country of Georgia searching for reprieve and a place to freely practice their faith. “Around 2,500 Coptic Egyptians currently live in Georgia, according to the Ministry of Justice’s Public Service Development Agency, which manages residence data. Most arrived this year and live in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi; a few hundred have settled a few hours’ drive to the west in the parliamentary seat of Kutaisi.” However, the transition has not been smooth and often, the Christians find continued hardship.

Muslim Attacks on Christians in Egypt Part of “Jihad” Plan

Thursday, June 13th, 2013

“Coptic Christians in Egypt continue to live with discrimination, oppression and persecution from the Islamic majority. Muslim attacks on Christians, random and unprovoked, are based on jihad and often sanctioned by the state. Coptic victims are often hauled off to jail for the crimes committed against them.” Christians have never received an apology and Muslims rarely are punished for their actions—which has only emboldened radical Muslims to continue persecuting Christians.

U.S. Defends “Human Rights” of Islamic Perpetrators of Christian Persecution

Thursday, June 13th, 2013

All around the world there is a notable rise in persecution of Christians at the hands of Islamists—it is on its way to “reaching pandemic proportions. This includes entire Christian colonies burned down in Pakistan and the bombing of churches in Nigeria. “The Nigerian government recently did go on the offensive to try to contain the jihadis [of Boko Haram], only to be chastised by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, saying he was "concerned by credible allegations that the Nigerian security forces are committing gross human rights violations" against the jihadi mass murderers.”

Eritrean Christian Refugee Speaks to Immense Evil Fleeing “Africa’s North Korea”

Wednesday, June 12th, 2013

Egyptian Christian Teacher Convicted of Blasphemy

Wednesday, June 12th, 2013

A Coptic Christian teacher in Egypt has been convicted of blasphemy—based on three children in her class who said that she “showed disgust” when talking about Islam in class. She will not receive prison time, but has received a fine the equivalent of $14,000 USD.

What Should the U.S. do to End Christian Persecution in Nigeria?

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

Egypt Breaks Faith on Promises of Religious Freedom

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

Two USCIRF members highlight the numerous ways in which the government of Mohammed Morsi over the past 12 months has failed to live up to the hopes many had for him. Particularly in relation to religious freedom the government has not only not improved but has seen a decrease of religious freedom in many respects. Government policies have been part of a culture that has provoked numerous violent attacks against the country’s Christian minority and other religious groups.

Boko Haram Guns Down 13 Civilian Youths in Display of Extreme Retaliation

Monday, June 10th, 2013

Christians Continue to Suffer Imprisonment, Torture, and Death in Eritrea

Monday, June 10th, 2013

Two Christians Unlawfully Arrested in Ethiopia for “Crimes Against Islam”

Monday, June 10th, 2013

Morsi Regime Signs Its First Decree to Permit the Building of a Christian Church in Northern Egypt

Sunday, June 9th, 2013

Egyptian President Morsi handed down a decision to allow for the building of a Church in northern Egypt. This is the first such decision since he took office in June 2012. It is a small positive step amidst growing abuses being suffered by Egyptians Christian population. Christians are facing persecution through both legal prosecutions and societal violence. The Morsi government may be trying to regain some support ahead of a planned large demonstration.

Pray for Persecuted Christians in Eritrea

Saturday, June 8th, 2013

Jihad Now Waged Against Egypt’s Christian Children

Saturday, June 8th, 2013

A string of recent incidents has highlighted the danger that faces Children of Egypt’s Christian minority communities. These kidnappings are motivated both by money but also as a means of threatening, intimidating, and otherwise abusing Christian families. The kidnapping of Christian girls is often accompanied by a forced conversion to Islam and both physical and sexual abuse.

Persecution in Zanzibar Continues to Escalate

Friday, June 7th, 2013

Egypt: Christians Come Under Attack, Hold Protest

Friday, June 7th, 2013

Hundreds of Christians gathered to protest in support of a group of Coptic Christians who were attacked while visiting a monastery in southern Egypt. Father Bakhomious was able to provide refuge for the group inside the monastery, protecting them from the assailants who came with knives and clubs. Details are still developing in this story, but it is another example that the violence faced by Christians throughout Egypt is a cause for great concern.

Christians in Nigeria Thank Government on New Position Regarding Boko Haram

Thursday, June 6th, 2013

Christian Leader in Nigeria Accuses Former Head of State of Defending Boko Haram

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

Zanzibar: The Epicenter of Christian Persecution in Tanzania

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
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