Yemen
Source of persecution: Islamic extremism
There is some religious freedom for foreigners here and there are a few official churches for several thousand Christian expats and refugees in Aden, but in the north, no church buildings are allowed. The country is very unstable and large numbers of expats have left the country. Evangelism is prohibited and conversion is forbidden. Yemenis who leave Islam may face the death penalty. The few hundred MBBs face persecution from authorities and family, and extremist groups use this threat to pressure them to recant.
Pray:
That isolated believers will find ways to meet together
That vocational training programs supported by Open Doors will help Yemeni believers to stand strong
Suicide bomb attacks killed over 100 in 2012. Pray for peace in this deeply divided country.