Pakistan - Year in Review
While Christianity has been a significant part of Pakistan's cultural fabric for centuries, Islam remains the country's dominant religion, thereby controlling much of society. Typically, the suffering of Christians has stemmed from two primary sources: accusations of blasphemy leading to charges and imprisonment, and the kidnapping of young
India - Year in Review
Anti-conversion laws in various states still present major challenges for Christians in this South Asian country. While many accusations have little to do with actual religious conversions, these laws are often used to shut down churches or punish individual believers. Additionally, such allegations frequently incite mob violence.
China - Year in Review
Reports of persecution against Christians in China specifically involve opposition from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and their provincial counterparts. The country's governing officials have mandated that all churches promote the Communist Party's policies. Those refusing to comply inevitably encounter harassment or imprisonment.For more information regarding Christian
Iran - Year in Review
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As an Islamic theocracy, Iran is governed by strict Muslim laws. Even though Christianity is generally recognized and tolerated for those from traditional Armenian and Assyrian churches, any conversion from Islam to Christianity is strictly prohibited. Even believers from historic Christian communities have faced charges, as
Nigeria - Year in Review
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Unlike some nations where persecution is government- instigated, believers in Nigeria – particularly those in northern parts of the country – are at greatest risk of life- threatening attacks perpetrated by their fellow Nigerians. In previous years, Islamic militant groups ( such as Boko Haram) carried out
