Tag: Religious Persecution
Concerns rise over missing Vietnamese Christians jailed for religious beliefs
The missing Christians are feared to be at the center of a larger issue of religious persecution in Vietnam
US Commission calls for special watch on Sri Lanka over religious...
Sri Lankan Christians are increasingly facing governmental and societal challenges, including severe restrictions
Opposition leader decries religious persecution in India
Under BJP rule, there have been notable instances of violence and systemic discrimination targeting Muslims, Christians, and other minorities
Health deteriorates for detained church elder in China
Elder Zhang Chunlei of the Renai Reformed Church in Guiyang remains in critical health condition in detention, suffering from severe liver cirrhosis.
Bitter Winter reported...
Death of Christian teen in Lahore factory sparks outcry
Saeed appealed for prayers for the end of the ongoing persecution of Christians and for their safety in Pakistan
Report reveals surge in hate crimes against Christians in India
Christians faced a "threat to life" for practicing their faith in 19 out of 28 states, according to the United Christian Forum (UCF)
Pakistan’s WhatsApp death sentence case spotlights blasphemy law
Last year, at least 329 people were accused of blasphemy in Pakistan, the Lahore-based Centre for Social Justice said
Global government restrictions on religious practices hit record high in 2021,...
The Asia-Pacific region, in particular, stands out for its "very high" levels of government restrictions, with countries like China
Vatican official calls for action on global religious freedom violations
Referencing data from the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need, Balestrero pointed to the increasing oppression of believers
Aid group warns of violence against Christians, sees glimmer of hope...
“Over the past year, China and the United States have been working together to pressure Myanmar’s military dictatorship"