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ERITREA: More Than 300 Christians Imprisoned for Their Faith
There are now believed to be more than 300 Christians imprisoned for their faith in Eritrea. Many are detained indefinitely, without...
VOM South Africa
Nov 29, 2022
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ETHIOPIA: Church Rebuilt after Attack
Two years ago, extremist Muslims launched attacks on Christians in the community where Isayas lives. They torched Christians’ crops,...
VOM South Africa
Nov 29, 2022
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INDIA: Pastor and Son Ambushed in the Jungle
Pastor Nahtiya, his son and other church members had worshipped together and were walking home through the jungle when they were ambushed...
VOM South Africa
Nov 29, 2022
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UKRAINE: Russian Army Host Celebration in Confiscated Christian Church
In early August, Russian authorities confiscated the building of the Melitopol Christian Church in Ukraine and turned it into a cultural,...
VOM South Africa
Nov 22, 2022
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IRAN: Christian Wounded, Churches Unable to Meet Amid Civil Unrest
Protests erupted across Iran following the recent death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody. The Iranian government has responded to...
VOM South Africa
Nov 22, 2022
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NIGERIA: 40 Children Abducted by Militants
Unidentified militants have abducted 40 children in a recent attack on a farm in Katsina state, northern Nigeria. Nigerian newspaper The...
VOM South Africa
Nov 22, 2022
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CHINA: Christian Man in Home Confinement
Preacher Dai Zhichao has been confined to his apartment since 29 September. He is prohibited from leaving the apartment – even going...
VOM South Africa
Nov 15, 2022
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MIDDLE EAST: Martyr's Widow Seeks Favor with Government
Rami Ayyad, who operated the only Christian bookstore in Gaza City, was abducted and brutally murdered by Islamic extremists in 2007. At...
VOM South Africa
Nov 15, 2022
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CENTRAL ASIA: Schoolteacher Fired After Placing Faith in Christ
Ali is a schoolteacher in Central Asia. He became a Christian recently, and he was excited to share the good news with one of his...
VOM South Africa
Nov 15, 2022
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UKRAINE: Abducted Pastor and His Wife Released
Last month, we reported concerns over the ongoing harassment experienced by churches in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. In this...
VOM South Africa
Nov 8, 2022
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