Tag: Christian persecution

Iranian prisoner releases spark hope and cynicism

In its most symbolic conciliatory gesture yet, the new Iranian regime released at least 11 political prisoners this week, including two renowned human rights advocates, according to government sources. The move, likely intended to signal a new, moderate approach from Tehran, comes just before new President Hassan Rowhani’s upcoming address […]

Moroccan Christian jailed for evangelising

By World Watch Monitor A Moroccan Christian man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years and fined for evangelising. Mohamed el Baldi, 34, from the town of Ain Aicha, near Fes, was ordered to pay 5 000 dirhams (R6 000) for “shaking the faith of a Muslim”, at a court hearing […]