Originally published by Reuters Nigerian soldiers have killed three members of Islamist militant sect Boko Haram and arrested 25 more in the northeast, the army said on Tuesday, two weeks after the launch of a major ground and air offensive to crush the group’s four-year rebellion. President Goodluck Jonathan declared […]
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Daughter of jailed Chinese pastor cries out for support as father faces potential death
Originally published in Morning Star News Gong Shengliang, imprisoned in China since 2001 for his leadership of a large house church movement, is suffering from lack of medical treatment after suffering a stroke, according to his daughter. In an open letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping published on the Websites […]
Persecution in Eritrea getting worse
Around 1,200 Christians now incarcerated after a spate of arrests in 2013 By World Watch Monitor Religious persecution in Eritrea is at its “highest level ever and getting worse”, an Eritrean Christian leader, who cannot be named for security reasons, has told the Christian charity Open Doors International. Thirty-seven Christian […]
The ‘Muslims-killed-by-the-West’ lie
By Dennis Prager — Originally published in Jewish World Review The alleged butcher of the off-duty British soldier, Drummer Lee Rigby, defended his carving up of a living human being by claiming that he was engaging in “an eye for an eye” because the British army is killing Muslims in […]
White House welcomes Burmese president despite persecution reports
Details of horrific treatment of Christians continue to emerge Originally published by ICC International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Burmese President Thein Sein was warmly welcomed by President Barack Obama to the White House on Monday even as reports of ‘severe’ human rights abuses, including persecution of Christian ethnic […]
Catholic church asks new CAR leader to break silence on atrocities by his fighters
Catholic leader’s letter challenges Djotodia on ‘desire to turn CAR into an Islamic republic’ By Illia Djadi — World Watch Monitor The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic (CAR) has written a letter to the former rebel leader and new President, Michel Djotodia, raising concerns about his past and […]
Nigeria: Christians back emergency rule
Originally published in allAfrica.com Last week’s declaration of a state of emergency in three states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe has received the official endorsement of the umbrella body of Christians across the country, especially from among the most affected faithful in the troubled region, reports Sam Eyoboka . In […]
Iranian Christians face ‘systematic persecution and prosecution’
Iran’s human rights record questioned in run-up to June elections By Steve Dew-Jones — World Watch Monitor Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani greets his wife Fatemah after his release from prison in September 2012.Nadarkhani family for World Watch Monitor Iran’s treatment of its Christian minority has come under fresh scrutiny in recent […]
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kill Christian leader in Nigeria
Shooting occurred within hour of State of Emergency declaration Originally published in Morning Star News JOS, Nigeria, May 15, 2013 (Morning Star News) – Gunmen believed to be members of the Islamic extremist Boko Haram group yesterday killed the Rev. Faye Pama Musa, secretary of the Borno state chapter of […]
US court denies German home-schoolers asylum
Originally published in Charisma News The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Obama administration’s refusal to grant asylum to the Romeike family. US Attorney General Eric Holder filed against the family, arguing that asylum should not be granted because home schooling isn’t a fundamental right protected under religious freedom. […]