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NIGERIA: Former Islamist Martyred for Christ
Christian women in Nigeria are particularly vulnerable during Islamist attacks. A Christian, his wife and their newborn daughter were killed by members of the man’s former terrorist group. Moustafa was a prominent leader in the group, and one night he snuck into a Christian meeting, intending to cause trouble. But as a Christian woman shared about God’s coming judgment, his heart was touched, and he became a follower of Christ. When he told his terrorist group about his new f
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Oct 14


AZERBAIJAN: Churches Continue to Await Registration
SOURCE: Forum18, Christian Daily, Voice of the Martyrs Canada In April, the leadership representing Peace Church in Sumgait, Azerbaijan, submitted a formal application for registration with the government, a legal requirement for conducting worship and other religious activities within the country. However, more than five months later, the church remains in legal limbo. The state committee responsible for processing such registrations is refusing to process the application. I
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Oct 14


CHINA: Pastor Arrested, Wife Harassed in Ongoing Persecution
Pray for the children of persecuted Christians in China. Pastor Chang Shun of Maizhong Reformed Church was detained on 29 June 2025, on suspicion of “organizing illegal gatherings.” His wife, Li Yunyan, reported that he has faced ongoing persecution by the authorities since 2021, including detentions and fines. She said local authorities forcibly entered their home to arrest her husband in June and also detained several of their house guests for questioning before expelling t
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Oct 14


TURKEY: Persecuted Christian Refugees Fear Forced Return
Turkiye is increasingly requiring refugees to return to their home countries. Christian refugees in Türkiye face persecution and possibly death if they are forced out. Türkiye, which has the largest refugee population in the world, is actively working to reduce its numbers as roughly 3.5 million have fled there from neighbouring countries. “Türkiye has been ramping up deportations in recent years,” said a Front-Line Worker. “But in the past few months, they significantly esca
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Oct 14


INDONESIA: Muslims Prevent Christians from Worshipping
Source: International Christian Concern, Voice of the Martyrs Australia Photo Source: International Christian Concern For the second week in a row, a group of approximately 20 Muslims have again prevented the congregation of the Indonesian Bethel Church (GBI) in Gerendeng Pulo from holding a Sunday service. Footage of the incident, which occurred on 21 September, shows a crowd of Muslim residents engaging in dialogue with the congregation under police supervision. The congreg
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Oct 14


ISRAEL: West Bank Christians Threatened
Muslims make up around 20% of the population of Israel including the West Bank and Gaza, while Christians are less than 2%. Radical Muslims in the West Bank have threatened to kill a Christian convert from Islam and his family, including his four children. After receiving the death threats, the man and his family fled from Bethlehem to hide in a larger city. They request prayer that Israeli authorities will allow them to stay. Another West Bank convert to Christianity was con
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Oct 14


ALGERIA: Christian Converts Opposed by Community
When Algerians leave Islam to follow Christ, they may be rejected by their families. Pray for them. When Algerian Muslims become...
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Oct 6


INDIA: Supreme Court to Review Anti-Conversion Laws
Source: Voice of the Martyrs AU, Voice of the Martyrs Canada, India Today, Deccan Herald, Supreme Court Observer, The New Indian Express...
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Oct 6


LAOS: Couple Rejected by Parents and Daughter
Yeaun and Vanhdee with their youngest daughter. A Laotian couple has been rejected by their family after placing their faith in Christ....
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Oct 6


MIDDLE EAST: Christian Soldier Suffering Yet Serving
Middle Eastern converts to Christianity can face persecution from their families and their own governments. A former Muslim has been...
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Oct 6
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