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Persecution incidents vary widely in terms of how soon they are reported after they occur. In many circumstances, word gets out about them only after a period of time has passed. The list below is therefore only a recent sampling of incidents that we have compiled. There are many, many more.

This list is updated daily.

Persecution incident Country
Evangelist Receiving Death Threats Pakistan
Christians Summoned, Threatened Iran
Imprisoned Believers Released Egypt
Churches Targeted Indonesia
Christian’s Hearing Postponed Algeria
Christians Attacked in the Night Nigeria
Converts Arrested, Beaten India
Refugee Camps Bombed Sudan
Couple Attacked, Driven from Country Iran
Blasphemy Charges Threatened Pakistan
Churches Threatened with Demolition Ireland
Bible Translator Threatened Kenya
Leader Martyred, Church Members Homeless Nigeria
Spiritual Hunger in Chad Chad
Pastor Accused, Arrested India
Believers Killed and Wounded in Attack Pakistan
Islamists Rising to Power in Egypt Egypt
Ministry Seeks Secure Location Turkey
Christian-Owned Businesses Attacked Iraq
Hundreds Come to Christ in Egypt Egypt
Continued Arrests Expected in Iran Iran
Roads to Church Blocked Indonesia
Land Seizure, Believers Attacked Pakistan
Former Terrorist Turns to Christ Nigeria
Push for Sharia in Ethiopia Ethiopia
Provision for a Church in Turkey Turkey
Church Leader Faithful in Prison Iran
45 Martyred in a Week Nigeria
Evangelist Shot to Death Pakistan
Believer Threatened with Arrest India

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