AlgeriaMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Algeria’s Christians Hopeful that Election will bring ChangeThursday, May 10th, 2012Alone among its neighbors in North Africa, Algeria has largely been untouched by the uprisings which last year ousted leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. Like the recent elections in other Arab states following the uprisings, however, Algeria’s parliamentary elections, which kick off today, could give greater power to Islamists. Algerian Christian awaits appeal decision after ‘shaking the faith’ of MuslimsTuesday, April 24th, 2012Mission Network News reports on the ongoing cases of Christian persecution in Algeria. Muslim Persecution of Christians: February 2012Saturday, March 24th, 2012Raymond Ibrahim reports for Gatestone Institute that, “Half of Iraq's indigenous Christians are gone, due to the unleashed forces of jihad [holy war]. Many Christians fled to nearby Syria; yet, as the Assad regime comes under attack from al-Qaeda and others… Christians are experiencing a level of persecution unprecedented in the nation's modern history.” Ibrahim’s series, titled ‘Muslim Persecution of Christians,’ is published each month to document cases of persecution – whether it be general discrimination, arrests, or murder – committed by Muslims in majority Islamic countries, Asia and the West. Church Ransacked In Eastern AlgeriaFriday, February 3rd, 2012Armed men raided a church in Ouargla, Algeria on Wednesday tearing down the gate to the church’s compound and damaging the iron crucifix on the church’s roof. Muslim Persecution of Christians: The Christmas EditionSunday, January 8th, 2012Raymond Ibrahim reports in FrontPageMag that the “Nigerian church bombings, wherein the Islamic group Boko Haram killed over 40 people celebrating Christmas mass, is just the most obvious example of anti-Christian sentiment in December. Elsewhere around the Muslim world, Christmas time for Christians is a time of increased threats, harassment, and fear.” Ibrahim’s series, titled ‘Muslim Persecution of Christians,’ is published each month to document cases of persecution – whether it be general discrimination, arrests, or murder – committed by Muslims in majority Islamic countries, Asia and the West. How Can We Remain Silent While Christians Are Being Persecuted?Friday, December 23rd, 2011A new evil is sweeping the Middle East and the Foreign Office is failing to confront it. Muslim Persecution of Christians: November 2011Wednesday, December 21st, 2011There has been an increase in Islamic persecution of Christians around the world. This report summarizes some of the incidents of persecution in November 2011. Algeria’s Islamists hope for election victorySunday, December 18th, 2011“Algeria's Islamists, buoyed by election victories of their brethren across North Africa over the past two months, are looking to triumph themselves next spring in nationwide polls,” The Associated Press reports. Algeria Stalls Appeal of Convicted ChristianSaturday, December 17th, 2011Court’s indefinite postponement of hearing said to reveal judicial foot-dragging. Algerians Unite to Vindicate Condemned ChristianThursday, November 24th, 2011In a positive turn of events, the long awaited trial of Algerian Christian Siagh Krimo was postponed last Thursday after a large gathering of Muslim and Christian supporters rallied for his acquittal. In the unusual show of public solidarity, the demonstrators’ message rang loud and clear – to unjustly condemn one Algerian is to violate the rights of all Algerians. Algeria: Numbers do not make a ChurchWednesday, November 23rd, 2011“According to US Government Statistics today over 99% of Algerians are Muslim. Yet this was not always the case. Algeria was once a centre of Christian culture and faith with over 500 diocese and 1500 bishops. Mark Riedemann for Where God Weeps in cooperation with Aid to the Church in Need interviews Archbishop Ghaleb Moussa Abdallah Bader, the Archbishop of Algeria.” Support Mounting for Algerian Christian Sentenced to Five Year Prison TermTuesday, November 15th, 2011Siagh Krimo, an Algerian Christian who was arrested for proselytizing and is scheduled to stand trial on Thursday, is gaining significant recognition among Christians and human right activists in Algeria who are calling for his immediate acquittal. Six Christians Arrested in Eastern AlgeriaTuesday, November 1st, 2011Six Algerian Christians were arrested in El Tarf on Saturday for worshipping in an unregistered location. Five remain in prison on charges of proselytizing and blasphemy after appearing in court on Sunday. Execution, Imprisonment of Two Christians may be Determined Next WeekFriday, September 23rd, 2011Next week, two Christian men – one in Iran and the other in Algeria – are scheduled to plead their innocence one last time in court. The judge presiding over each case will reexamine their crimes and decide whether or not to uphold the court’s initial verdict. For the Algerian, next week could be the start of a five year prison sentence. For the Iranian, it could mean his execution by hanging. Is Religious Freedom Attainable for Algeria’s Christians?Thursday, September 15th, 2011For the first time in twenty years, the Protestant Church of Algeria (EPA) was given government permission to officially register their congregations throughout the country. Algerian Protestant Churches Approved for Government RegistrationTuesday, September 13th, 2011Christians Still Waiting for Restrictive Ordinance to be Overturned Christianity, Religious Freedom Violated by Blasphemy Laws in Algeria, Pakistan, and Nearly Everywhere In BetweenThursday, August 18th, 2011Anti-blasphemy laws are among the greatest threats targeting Christians today, a recent report shows. The highest concentration of countries where anti-blasphemy policies are observed is found in the Muslim majority Middle East and North Africa. From Algeria to Pakistan, Christians have paid a high price for allegedly offending Islam. Algerian Christians Gather for Worship despite Order to Close Church DoorsFriday, June 10th, 2011“[The churches in Béjaia] continued to meet and celebrate their religion despite the threats. If the authorities decide to close places of worship, Christians will gather in homes or cell group meeting in the open air, which is already being done in some communities. But, we believe the situation will improve.” Christians face crackdown in AlgeriaTuesday, June 7th, 2011“Algerian Christians report that, over the past few months, they have noticed a significant tightening of restrictions,” the Church Times reports. Algerian Christian Sentenced Beyond Prosecutor’s RequestTuesday, May 31st, 2011Five-year prison term handed down for ‘insulting’ Muhammad despite lack of evidence |
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