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2026-09-03

  • Charges Laid Against Christians by Islamic Police

    A woman in dark clothing is looking up through sunlit branches.
    A woman in Nigeria.
    Photo: VOMC

    In 2025, a 22-year-old woman was arrested in Kano State, Nigeria. "Sarah" (whose name has been changed for security reasons) fled after her siblings attempted to force her into an arranged marriage. She eventually found refuge with a Christian family who shared the Gospel message with her. Through the witness and support of the Abaras family, Sarah made a decision to follow Christ.

  • Efforts to Reinstate Hindu Nation Spark Concerns

    Pashupatinath Temple
    A Hindu temple in Nepal
    Photo Wikimedia / Harry Paudyal (CC)

    In 2008, the country of Nepal underwent a historic transition to become a secular republic. The monarchy had been abolished, and a constitutional republic was established instead. As part of the process, the constitution guaranteed religious freedom for all citizens, and Hinduism lost its status as the official religion of the nation.

  • Prosecutions for Cooperating with ''Undesirable Organizations''

    Ms. Park is smiling happily.
    Ms. Park Tae-yeon
    Photo: VOM Korea

    Russian authorities have classified a growing number of organizations with foreign associations as "undesirable." Whenever this designation is determined, any individuals and institutions allegedly having connections to these listed organizations are at risk of prosecution.