Schoolchildren “constantly” kidnapped in Cameroon
After the latest kidnapping of 79 children and three staff from a Christian school in north west Cameroon, near Bamenda, all except two staff members have been released.
ISIS threatens the Pope
Islamic State fundamentalists have issued a warning to Pope Francis that he should not think he is safe.
China: Christian persecution soars as new laws bite
Fearful of the Church’s massive growth, China’s authorities are tearing down crosses and replacing them with national flags, limiting congregations to 20, dragging Christians off to ‘re-education’ camps and using…
Kidnapped girl appeals for rescue
A recording of Nigerian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu pleading with the government to set her free is genuine, according to her father. The audio message released by Leah’s captors is being…
Churches closed after Muslim riots
Due to attacks by Muslim mobs, eight Egyptian churches have been closed. According to Premier, the Muslim protesters didn’t want the church buildings to be given legal recognition. Two years…
Turkey refuses to free US pastor
Imprisoned American missionary Andrew Brunson cannot be released, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Premier reports that the Turkish president says his country cannot fulfil “unlawful requests” and will not…
Student blinded by mob
A Christian chemical engineering student in Karachi, Pakistan, was beaten so badly by a Muslim mob that he lost his sight. Accompanied by an Islamic cleric, 26 men beat Vikram…