Tag: Religious Persecution

Christians faced a "threat to life" for practicing their faith in 19 out of 28 states, according to the United Christian Forum (UCF)

Last year, at least 329 people were accused of blasphemy in Pakistan, the Lahore-based Centre for Social Justice said

The Asia-Pacific region, in particular, stands out for its "very high" levels of government restrictions, with countries like China

Referencing data from the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need, Balestrero pointed to the increasing oppression of believers

“Over the past year, China and the United States have been working together to pressure Myanmar’s military dictatorship"

In addition to persecuting Christians, the Chinese Communist Party is accused of persecuting Uyghur Muslims and followers of Falun Gong

There were also reports that Tsultrim was subjected to torture, forced labor, and political indoctrination while in prison

Rep. Gallagher stated that Chairman Xi Jinping is on a “quest to make the faithful serve the party rather than God.”

The recent arrest has heightened concerns among the faithful, who are uncertain about the duration and location of his detention

US State Department defines a Country of Particular Concern as one that has engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom