Nik Ripken and Jeff King discuss the powerful worldview shift that comes from witnessing persecution overseas and the life-long impact it had when they moved back to America.
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01/16/2022 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Twitter user @JoelMaiwada recently shared the events of his January 9th kidnapping, when Fulani militants ambushed his vehicle in Jos, Nigeria. According to Maiwada, he was driving with his brother and niece when their vehicle was forced to stop. “We couldn’t even move, so I stepped out,” he shared. “They ... More
04/12/2021 India (International Christian Concern) – Last week, the Supreme Court of India affirmed the religious freedom rights of Indian citizens in rejecting a petition calling for a nationwide law against religious conversions. In making its decision, the court stated that persons above the age of 18 in India are free to choose the religion ... More
01/16/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – A Muslim cleric arrested last August for insulting Christianity in one of his sermons, calling the Bible "fictitious" and untrue, has been sentenced to five months in prison and a fine of 50 million rupiah (US$3,600). Muhammad Yahya Waloni, 51, a Christian-turned-Muslim, was convicted by the South Jakarta District Court ... More
01/14/2022 South Sudan (International Christian Concern) – According to the Barnabus Fund, at least 28 people were killed and 57 houses were burned down by Islamist extremists during a January attack on the Christian community of Yith Pabol. On January 6th, Bishop Joseph Mamer Manot told the Barnabas Fund that “massive displacement has happened, and the humanitarian situation is ... More
01/17/2022 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – The Burmese Army (Tatmadaw) has continually targeted churches and civilians in Myanmar’s predominantly Christian regions where thousands of people have fled since the February coup last year. According to UCA News, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Doukhu Parish of Loikaw township in Kayah state was hit by military airstrikes ... More
Please pray for a house church in Nanjing that was raided during service.
House Church in Nanjing Raided During Service | Persecution
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12/09/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – A house church in Nanjing, Jiangsu province founded by a Singaporean pastor was raided …
In 2021, the number of terrorist threats in Southeast and South Asian countries has been reduced thanks to the COVID-19 movement restrictions.
Decline of 2021 Terrorist Threats in Asia Caused by Pandemic Restrictions | Persecution
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01/09/2022 Asia (International Christian Concern) – In 2021, the number of terrorist threats in Southeast and South Asian countries has …
Wonder why it doesn't work in India and in Nigeria?
WOW. So I guess we need more restrictions.
During the last two decades of conflict in Afghanistan, most Afghan media outlets enjoyed relative freedom to broadcast news throughout the country with a variety of content. Now, only a few months after the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces, journalists have been restricted in their reporting and many news channels have been shut down.
Press Freedom Collapsing in Afghanistan | Persecution
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01/10/2021 Afghanistan (International Christian Concern) – During the last two decades of conflict in Afghanistan, most Afghan media outlets enjoyed …
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