Global Persecution

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Persecuted Nations
In these countries, Christians encounter varying degrees of repetitive, persistent and systematic suffering, and deprival of basic human rights, because of their faith in Jesus Christ -- a belief their persecutors will not tolerate.

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Recent News Articles
- Pastor and Other Christians Killed (Nigeria) 2021-09-16
  Rev. Silas Yakubu AliPhoto: Facebook On Saturday, September 11th, Rev. Silas Yakubu Ali left his home in the Zangon Kataf area of Kaduna, Nigeria, and set off for the town of Kafanchan, but was not heard from again. Early the next morning, a search party found his body, which was inflicted with...
- Christian High School Raided (China) 2021-09-16
  On the morning of September 4th, the Maizi Christian Music High School in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, was raided by police, religious affairs officials and local school district administrators. All staff and students present were arrested.
- Christian Escapes the Country (Saudi Arabia) 2021-09-16
  Over the past several months, Christians around the world have been following reports about a Saudi Arabian Christian referred to as "A" or "Adam." For more information, see our previously published reports, which are available at our country report.
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Latest Videos
India: Church Planting and Persecution

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Afghanistan: Christians Face Even More Opposition

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India: Two Injured in Church Attack

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Afghanistan: Christians Under Taliban Rule

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Recent Podcasts

Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman

This unique podcast from The Voice of the Martyrs Canada focusses on the persecuted church around the world. While raising awareness of global persecution through updated reports, testimonies of Christians who are suffering for their faith in Jesus, and interviews with those who are serving them, it also presents opportunities to pray for persecuted believers and their families.
- Season 2 Episode 2 India: Church Planting and Persecution (an interview with David Witt, CEO of Spirit of Martyrdom International
  24 September 2021
  
  As India’s Hindu population reaches nearly one billion, nationalism within the country is on the rise. Fundamentalist Hindus are calling for the nation to be purged of all non-Hindus, leaving...
- Season 2 Episode 1 Afghanistan: Christians Face Even More Opposition
  15 September 2021
  
  For Afghan followers of Jesus, persecution was a reality even before the Taliban returned to power. Radical Islam and violent political activity make the nation a dangerous place for
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- Season 1 Episode 28 India: Prayer Alert
  03 September 2021
  
  A church in India recently suffered an attack that left two people injured, including the pastor’s wife, Raj Rani. Carrying swords and wooden rods, a mob of hard-line Sikhs and Hindus converged
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