Russia: Missionary Detained Under Questionable Charges
Korean missionary from Russian prison.
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Ms. Park Tae- yeon is a recently retired Korean missionary who served in Russia as a children's ministry worker with Child Evangelism Fellowship. At the age
Iran: Christian Convert Re-Arrested
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In January 2025, 41- year- old Ghazal Marzban was detained in Tehran's Evin Prison after being sentenced to six months' imprisonment and 74 lashes. The charges against her included "propaganda against the regime" and "appearing in
Russia and Occupied Ukraine: Unregistered Churches Face Opposition
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In both Russia and areas of Ukraine that are currently occupied by Russian troops, unregistered churches have been experiencing increasing pressures. Officials have forced some congregations
