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Oppression of Christians in Sudan Continue Unrestrained: Two More Church Leaders Arrested
Sudan released one of the two Christian church leaders the government has arrested and jailed since December without charges.
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Baptist Christian Missionary Surgeon To Bangladesh Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse Against Four Women and 18 Children
A missionary surgeon was convicted of sexually abusing four women and 18 minors during his 28-year mission in Bangladesh from 1961 to 1989.
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China Moves to Stamp Out Poverty That Represents Five Percent of Its Total Population By 2020
People in poverty line or those earning 2,300 yuan ($362) or less a year in China make up 5 percent of its nearly 1.4 billion population, and the government wants poverty eliminated by 2020.
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Husband of Charity Worker Arrested in Iran Pleads For Safe Return of His Wife and One-Year-Old Daughter
Iran detained a worker of a charity institution in the United Kingdom for "national security reasons", but since the April 3 arrest, it has not filed a complaint against her.
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Tunisian Female Red Cross Worker Kidnapped by Militiamen In Yemen; No Clues Yet on Abductors and Their Motive
A band of armed men abducted a Tunisian national who works for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Yemen.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
