Priority NewsMap 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. Kuwaitis Face Death for Insulting Islam under New LawWednesday, May 9th, 2012Kuwait's parliament approved the death sentence for Muslims who insult Allah, the Qu’ran, Muslim prophets, or Muhammad’s wives on Thursday. Christians and other non-Muslim minorities will be given a minimum prison sentence of ten years for the same offense. Egypt’s Lost Daughters; the Abduction of Christian GirlsTuesday, May 8th, 2012The abduction and forces conversions of Christian girls in Egypt. Actor Sentenced to Jail for ‘Offending Islam’ in EgyptWednesday, April 25th, 2012An Egyptian court upheld the three-month prison sentence of one of the Arab world’s most famous comedians on Tuesday for insulting Islam in his films. Christian Boy Given Jail Term for Insulting Islam in EgyptThursday, April 5th, 2012Islamists Stifling Freedom of Speech Muslim Brotherhood Monopolizing Power in EgyptWednesday, April 4th, 2012Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has named a contender for the presidency despite previous assurances to not field a candidate in the presidential elections next month. The announcement follows the Brotherhood’s appointment of an Islamist-majority assembly tasked with drafting Egypt’s new constitution. Turkey Added to List of Worst Religious Freedom Offenders for Mistreatment of Christian MinorityMonday, March 26th, 2012An annual U.S. government report added Turkey for the first time to a list of worst violators of religious freedoms, alongside countries such as Iran and North Korea. Egypt’s Christians Mourn Loss of Spiritual and Political Leader in Pope’s DeathWednesday, March 21st, 2012The death of Pope Shenouda III, the spiritual leader of the Coptic Church, has left many Egyptian Christians fearful that persecution and discrimination will increase as Islamist parties gain political power. Iran Admits to Pastor’s Imprisonment for Christian FaithThursday, March 15th, 2012For the first time since the arrest of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani in October 2009, the Iranian government publically acknowledged that the prison sentence was issued for no other reason than the pastor’s Christian faith and religious activities. Muslim Brotherhood Consolidates Power in Egypt’s Parliament; Is the Presidency next?Monday, March 12th, 2012The Muslim Brotherhood further solidified its power last week by securing the position of speaker in Egypt’s upper house of parliament. The appointment consolidates the Brotherhood's control over the country's legislature leading up to presidential elections in May. Already the dominate player in Egypt’s political landscape, liberals fear that the Brotherhood may now be emboldened to field a contender for the presidency despite the Brotherhood’s previous assurances to not back a candidate. Arab Spring Brings the Decline of Secularism in TunisiaWednesday, February 29th, 2012Throughout the Middle East, long-standing dictators just ousted in the Arab Spring are being replaced by more oppressive forms of governance, even in the Arab world's most liberal country, Tunisia. Islamists Solidify Control over Egypt’s ParliamentWednesday, February 29th, 2012Christians Fear Enactment of Sharia Law Iranian Pastor Sentenced to DeathFriday, February 24th, 2012An Iranian pastor received a court order to be executed by hanging earlier this week for leaving Islam and converting to Christianity. Iran: Christian Arrests Indicate Renewed Crackdown is UnderwayMonday, February 20th, 2012Religious freedom violations committed against Iranian Christians began in 2012 in the same manner that ended 2011 – with mass arrests, lengthy prison terms, and potential executions. In February alone, eleven Christians were arrested; their health and circumstances unknown. Another Christian, Leila Mohammadi, was issued a two-year prison sentence for “deceiving citizens by forming house churches,” among other charges. The recent wave of arrests, beginning with a raid on the Assembly of God Church in Ahwaz in late-December, signifies that a renewed crackdown on Christians may be underway. Is the Muslim Brotherhood a New Target of Egypt’s Anti-Government Protests?Wednesday, February 15th, 2012Thousands of activists gathered in Cairo’s Tahrir Square last weekend in continued protests to denounce the rule of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and, in a surprising turn of events, the election of the Muslim Brotherhood-ruled parliament. 8 Christian Families Evicted from Egyptian Village Following Attacks on Christian Homes and BusinessesMonday, February 13th, 2012Eight Coptic Christian families were evicted from their homes in northern Egypt following two attacks by radical Islamists on Christian homes and businesses in late-January. The attacks were in response to an alleged affair between a Christian man and a Muslim woman Freedom of Expression Suppressed by Islamists in Egypt as Christian Billionaire’s Trial Draws NearsThursday, February 9th, 2012The court hearing of Egyptian Coptic billionaire Naguib Sawiris, who was accused of “insulting Islam” last month, is scheduled to reopen on Saturday. Sawiris’ hearing follows the prison sentence of Egyptian actor Adel Imam who was tried on similar charges last week. The two cases underline concerns about freedom of expression in Egypt. Afghan Christian Widow and Daughters Stranded in India, Fear Persecution in HomelandFriday, January 20th, 2012A Christian widow and three of her daughters were denied refugee status by the UN in New Delhi, India for the second time last month despite fears that being deported to their homeland may mean imprisonment for apostasy. Muslim Brotherhood Leader to be Speaker of Egypt’s New ParliamentTuesday, January 17th, 2012Christians Fear Sharia will be Foundation of New Constitution Islamists Belittle Egypt Liberals by Targeting Christian Billionaire for BlasphemyFriday, January 13th, 2012The high-profile trial of a Coptic Christian billionaire will not convene tomorrow as previously announced in what appears to many Egyptian Christians and liberals to be an Islamist attempt to belittle Egypt’s championed secular leader. |
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