Tag: Attacks on Christians
New report says persecution of Christians in India continues unabated
An upward year-on-year trend that peaked at the end of 2021 with at least 505 incidents of violence have been reported from across the nation
Indian faith-based group welcomes court decision to hear petitions on hate...
“I hope the court takes note of the rising incidents of violence against Christians and directs authorities to initiate investigations"
India’s Supreme Court agrees to early hearing of hate crimes petition
“We filed the petition as attacks against Christians, their places of worship and institutions are increasing by the day”
Christians most persecuted among displaced people, reveals latest Open Doors report
The report said the unique story of each displaced Christian varies based on their “personal layers of vulnerability”
Indian Christians demand government intervention to check rise in hate crimes
The United Christian Forum reported 207 new cases of violence against the Christian community recorded in recent months
Hindu extremists target Christian communities in India over Easter weekend
Incidents of attacks against Christians in India in recent months have risen, with the number of violent incidents rising sharply in 2021
Mob breaks into Christian chapel in Sri Lanka
The mob reportedly threatened the pastor and assaulted churchgoers, one of whom ended in the hospital for treatment of injuries
Christian pastor assaulted by Hindu mob in India, says report
India is ranked 10th on the World Watch List for the persecution of Christians compiled by the advocacy group Open Doors
Hate crimes against Christians in India peaked in 2021, says new...
The Religious Liberty Commission of the Evangelical Fellowship of India reported 505 incidents of attacks on Christians in 2021
Ecumenical group reports 53 incidents of violence against Christians in India
An international Christian rights organization warned against what it noted as “a sharp increase in persecution” across eight states
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