MoroccoMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Fatwa Issuing Death Penalty for Converts Worries Morocco’s ChristiansFriday, May 17th, 2013Morocco’s highest religious authority has issued a fatwa calling for the execution of Muslims who leave Islam, raising questions about its possible outcomes and leaving Christian converts fearing for their lives. Christians in Morocco Fear Fatwa Portends Harsher TreatmentMonday, May 6th, 2013The Supreme Ulema Council in Morocco recently published a fatwa calling for the death penalty for Muslims who leave Islam. In this article, Morning Star News interviews a Moroccan Christian convert active in the house church movement who said that many former Muslims who converted to Christianity fear for their lives. Islamic Council Proposes Death Penalty for Apostates in MoroccoWednesday, April 24th, 2013International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the Supreme Ulema Council in Morocco published a fatwa this week calling for the death penalty for Muslims who abandon their religion. Christians are concerned that the edict, which has sparked controversy in the country, will be used to “harass” and “harm” the church if approved. Three secret believers arrested in MoroccoTuesday, April 3rd, 2012"For the Christians in Morocco, these arrests are a sign. The country is now governed by a government with clear influence of Islamists. Christians believe that the arrests are the start of a new trend," Open Doors told Mission Network News. Middle Eastern Christians Increasingly Targeted by Blasphemy, Apostasy LawsSunday, February 19th, 2012“Islamic law is increasingly used by authoritarian governments and extremist forces in the Muslim world to acquire and consolidate power, experts say, which is becoming an increasing threat to religious minorities, especially Christians,” the Christian Post reports. Political Islam poised to dominate the new world bequeathed by Arab springMonday, December 12th, 2011“[Political Islam] may prove to be one of the most lasting legacies of the Arab spring,” The Guardian reports. US Grants Asylum For Moroccan Christian Convert From IslamFriday, October 7th, 2011 A Moroccan Christian convert from Islam has been granted asylum in the United States. The convert faced persecution for converting from Islam. He was assaulted and stabbed by radical Muslims. Embattled Christians in Egypt, Iran, Libya, and other Hot Spots Need ‘Special’ HelpWednesday, February 23rd, 2011Congressman advocates for a Bill to establish a Special Envoy for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia to help protect persecuted Christians. Freedom constrained by traditionFriday, February 11th, 2011“The fact is, religious freedom in Morocco simply does not exist. The West is presented with a façade that is now exposed. However, Morocco will continue to ensure that all other religions are hidden, suppressed and eliminated.” Expelled Christians Remain Separated from Moroccan Foster KidsMonday, October 25th, 2010Persecution is a basic teaching in our church, says North African pastorSaturday, October 23rd, 2010Village of Hope Orphanage Appeal Dismissed by Moroccan CourtFriday, October 22nd, 2010Morocco Propaganda Keeping Anti-Christian Zeal AliveWednesday, October 13th, 2010Two More Christians Expelled from MoroccoFriday, September 24th, 2010Morocco urged to stop Christian persecutionThursday, September 23rd, 2010Moroccan convert serving jail time for faithWednesday, September 22nd, 2010Moroccan Convert Serving 15 Years for His FaithMonday, September 20th, 2010Moroccan pharmacies threatened over cross symbolsTuesday, August 24th, 2010An internet message posted in July delivered a deadly ultimatum to pharmacy owners. Is our man in Morocco up to the job?Monday, July 26th, 2010Editorial challenges US Ambassador to Morocco, Sam Kaplan, on his failure to protect Christians. Campaign Launched to Halt Deportation of Christians in MoroccoFriday, July 23rd, 2010Christian Post article discusses latest effort to counteract Morocco deportations Morocco: The Limits of Islamic Religious ToleranceFriday, July 23rd, 2010A balanced and in-depth evaluation of religious freedom in Morocco New Details Emerge on Imprisoned Moroccan ChristianTuesday, July 20th, 2010Morocco violates international agreement New Details Emerge on Imprisoned Moroccan ChristianTuesday, July 20th, 2010A Long Catalog of InjusticeSunday, July 11th, 2010The latest on Moroccan religious freedom abuses. Expelled in MoroccoWednesday, July 7th, 2010The Wall Street Journal reports that the Moroccan government “has provided little or no evidence” prior to charging more than 100 American and other foreign Christian aid workers for proselytizing and then deporting them from the country. Eight Christians Killed in Nigerian Muslim AttacksTuesday, July 6th, 2010Morocco Continues to Purge Nation of Foreign ChristiansFriday, July 2nd, 2010New wave of deportations raises concerns for foreigners married to Moroccans. Morocco continues its purge of ChristiansThursday, July 1st, 2010A teacher giving Spanish lessons in Morocco is accused of proselytizing Expelled Christians seek return to Moroccan childrenMonday, June 21st, 2010ICC-supported witness quoted in congressional hearing, brings forward plight of Moroccan Christians Moroccan Islamists Use Facebook to Target ChristiansMonday, June 21st, 2010Moroccan government has expelled more than 100 foreign Christians for alleged proselytizing. |
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