American pastor Saeed Abedini has been “viciously beaten” by other prisoners, according to The Christian Post.
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Newest Target of ISIS: 88 Eritrean Christians
Less than one week ago, 88 Eritrean Christians were kidnapped by the Islamic extremist group IS in Libya. It is reported that there are many children and at least 12 women included in this kidnapped group.
China Demolishes Multi-Million Dollar Church
A multi-million dollar church in the Chinese Zhejiang province is being demolished on government orders.
Asia Bibi is So Weak She Can Barely Walk, Family Says
Asia Bibi is growing increasingly weak as she awaits an appeal in prison.
Iran Sentences 18 Christians to Prison for Faith in Christianity Crackdown
Iranian authorities have reportedly arrested 18 Christian converts according to the nation’s new regulations against Christianity.
Naghmeh Abedini: Saeed Refuses to Deny Christ
Saeed Abedini’s wife, Naghmeh, continues to advocate for her husband’s freedom. Speaking at a US Congress hearing, Naghmeh Abedini said that her husband’s imprisonment in Iran has torn her family apart.
Iran Pastor Fathi's Appeal Fails, against Extra Year in Prison and 74 Lashes
An Iranian pastor serving a six-year prison term has failed in his appeal against a further sentence of 74 lashes and an additional year in jail - for the alleged possession in his cell of two liters of alcohol.
Scant Evidence Produced against Two South Sudanese Pastors in Sudan, Lawyer Says
A court hearing in Khartoum yesterday for two South Sudanese pastors facing the death penalty was extended to today, then adjourned until June 15 to give prosecutors more time to try building a case.
Kenya: 95 Public Schools Close after 2,000 Christian Teachers Quit for Fear of Attacks
At least 95 schools in Kenya were forced to shut their doors after 2,000 teachers quit over fears of Islamic extremist attacks.
India’s Christians Concerned about Growing Attacks on Religious Minorities
Attacks on religions minorities are growing in India, leaving many Christians in the country concerned about safety.
