45 Martyred in a Week

Africa
Nigeria

January 9, 2012

In a region in NIGERIA, approximately 45 Christians were killed by Muslims during a week in November. Many believers have fled the area, and churches have been forced to close or meet with only a fraction of their members.

Ask God for comfort and perseverance. “I will put My laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.”

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The marker on the above map does not necessarily identify the exact location of the persecution incident. This information is kept confidential for the safety of Christians in the area.

The map reminds us that real Christians are suffering real persecution, even though the countries where these incidents take place may be unfamiliar.

45 Martyred in a Week

Status of the Persecuted Church in the Islamic Context