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Sweden Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Iranian Christians Fleeing Persecution Denied Asylum by Sweden
A number of Iranian families are seeking protection in Sweden, which has been described as one of the most progressive countries in the world. However, the Swedish Immigration Board is rejecting their request despite knowing that the converts face arrest, torture and even death back home. Read More - Iranian Christians Fleeing Persecution Denied Asylum by Sweden

Indonesia Monday, March 25, 2013
Muslims Threaten Holy Week Celebrations
Islamic groups have made threats against the priest and the faithful of a Catholic church. Palm Sunday Mass took place as scheduled but fears remain about Easter services. Read More - Asia News

Iraq Monday, March 25, 2013
Religious Cleansing in Iraq is Ongoing
Men running, women pleading for God’s mercy, children screaming out of fear, older women trapped under rubble and thick dust rising in the air. Although not widely publicized, this has been a recurring scene in Iraqi cities for close to a decade and continues today. Read More - Morning Star News

Indonesia Monday, March 25, 2013
Church Builds Walls, Government Tears Them Down
Approximately 300 Muslims stood nearby and cheered as a government backhoe tore down the barely finished walls of a new church building. This pile of rubble is only the latest in a series of setbacks for Christians in the world’s largest Muslim country. Read More - World Watch Monitor

Nigeria Monday, March 25, 2013
Soldier Kills Infant, 5-year-old, Wounds Others
A soldier that was part of a special task force intended to prevent Muslim attacks on Christians, has murdered those he was supposed to protect. As a mother and her 7 year old daughter lay in a pool of their own blood the daughter prays , “Dear Jesus, please save me and mom.” Read More - Morning Star News

Sudan Monday, March 25, 2013
Ten Years Later – Genocide Continues
2013 is the tenth anniversary of the Government of Sudan’s genocidal war against the people of the western region of Darfur. The Darfur genocide continues today, as Christians and other non-Muslim populations are being ethnically cleansed from their land and replaced with non-indigenous people groups loyal to the Islamic regime. Read More - The Institute on Religion & Democracy

Iran Sunday, March 24, 2013
Secretary Kerry Calls for Pastor Abedini’s Release
Naghmeh, the wife of American Pastor Saeed Abedini, who is imprisoned in Iran because of his Christian faith, said she is "very encouraged" by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's public statement calling for her husband's "immediate" release. Read More - The Christian Post

India Sunday, March 24, 2013
Persecution Hits Hard in 2013
Most Christians live openly without pressure in huge and diverse India, but anti-conversion laws are on the books of five states. In pockets of the country, Hindus routinely persecute Christians for allegedly forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity. Read More - Charisma News

Africa Sunday, March 24, 2013
Rise of Islam Across Africa Fuels Christian Persecution
In the wake of the “Arab Spring” across northern Africa, Islam has been on the rise throughout the continent. With it has come violent persecution against Christians. Read More - WND News

Indonesia Saturday, March 23, 2013
Vandals Damage Church
A church was vandalized by an unknown group one day after another church in the area was demolished by the government. Police said vandals damaged the church walls, gate and construction materials that were intended to be used during the church’s renovation. Read More - The Jakarta Globe

Somalia Saturday, March 23, 2013
Christian Murders Spike
The recent string of fatal shootings by Islamic extremists unmasked the pervasive threat to Christians in the nation. Somalia’s embracing of Sharia Law impinges on their efforts to improve the nation’s human rights record. Read More - International Christian Concern

Tanzania Saturday, March 23, 2013
Persecution Intensifies on Pastors as Archbishop Attacked
Christians are calling for prayers and for peace and reconciliation in Tanzania following a horrific attack on the home of Archbishop Valentino Mokiwa. A security guard at the residence was attacked by unknown assailants wielding machetes. Muslim fundamentalists had previously threatened the Archbishop. Read More - Christian Today

Iran Saturday, March 23, 2013
Muslim Cleric Promotes Anti-Christian Violence
Stating that Islam is under a broad and intense attack, Hojatol-Eslam Akhtari said, "Christianity is being preached…[and] Christian booklets are sent to people’s addresses without restrictions.” His remarks were intended to provoke Christian persecution. Read More - Mohabat News

United States Saturday, March 23, 2013
Florida Professor Makes Class Trample on Jesus’ Name
A Florida Atlantic University professor made his students write the name "Jesus" on a piece of paper and then stomp on it, as part of a "lesson in debating." A student who would not step on the paper was suspended by the university for refusing to participate in the exercise. Read More - The Christian Post

China Friday, March 22, 2013
House Church Raided and Leaders Interrogated
Recently, a house church was raided and persecuted. Sister Xu, who lives in the residence, was detained. Brother Shen, the house church leader, suffered a heart-disease episode triggered by police interrogation. Another leader fled the area to avoid police. Read More - China Aid News

Nigeria Friday, March 22, 2013
Islamic Leaders Renew Call for Boko Haram Amnesty
The leadership of Arewa Youth Forum is again calling for complete amnesty for Boko Haram and others responsible for the violence in northern Nigeria. Their proposal was rejected by President Goodluck Jonathan several weeks ago. Read More - Sahara Reporters

India Friday, March 22, 2013
Rash of False Accusations Spurring Attacks Throughout South Asia
False blasphemy charges and fabricated accusations are increasingly being used by groups to organize persecution against Christians in Pakistan and India. In both countries, the attacks are usually carried out while authorities watch the violence. Read More - ASSIST News Service

Kyrgyz Republic Friday, March 22, 2013
Kyrg Christian Contrasts Life and Religious Freedom in America
Nellie Vorobyev grew up in a Christian home in Kyrgyzstan when it was still part of the Soviet Union. Her memories of her birthplace are far from happy. She describes the ways Christians were treated in her home country. Read More - Star News

Iran Friday, March 22, 2013
Pastor Saeed Sends Troubling Letter Detailing Abuse
In this newest letter, likely written weeks ago, Pastor Saeed documents the results of the continued abuse and torture he endures. Written on the margins of scraps of newspaper, it is only the third letter Pastor Saeed has been able to get to his family. Read More - The American Center for Law and Justice

Egypt Friday, March 22, 2013
Muslims Accuse Priest of Using Black Magic on Missing Woman
A missing Muslim woman has contacted her father multiple times to inform him that she ran away because of family problems and is outside Egypt and married to a Muslim man. Despite this, her father is leading hundreds in protests and threats to the Coptic community, claiming they lured her to Christianity with magic. Read More - Assyrian International News Agency

Pakistan Friday, March 22, 2013
After Acquittal, Blasphemy Case Against Rimsha Masih to be Reopened
An illiterate 14-year-old Christian girl, who was accused of blasphemy but acquitted, is to be retried. A court decided she was framed by her neighbor and that there was no evidence against her but her accuser has filed an appeal. Read More - ASSIST News Service

Pakistan Friday, March 22, 2013
Christian Victims of Riot Damage are Disillusioned and Afraid
Hundreds of Christians are living in tents after Muslims destroyed more than 175 homes following a blasphemy accusation. Many are disillusioned that authorities have not compensated them as they said they would. For some, the greatest pain is what cannot be replaced. Read More - Morning Star News

North Korea Thursday, March 21, 2013
U.N. Human Rights Commission to Investigate North Korea
The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a historic resolution establishing a Commission of Inquiry “to investigate the systematic, widespread and grave violations of human rights” in North Korea.” Read More - Christian Solidarity Worldwide

India Thursday, March 21, 2013
Christians Kidnapped, Beaten, and Jailed
Christians suffer serious injuries, expulsion from homes, and incarceration based on false witnesses as Hindu nationalists continue their reign of terror. Read More - Morning Star News

Libya Thursday, March 21, 2013
Human Rights Official Flees Country After Death Threats
The head of the Libyan Parliament’s Human Rights Committee has fled to London, saying he’s received death threats. His self-imposed exile comes as hostilities against Libya’s Christians, many by armed groups, have increased in recent months. Read More - World Watch Monitor

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