Prayer News
Eritrea | Authorities Seize Religious Schools
Seven secondary schools run by religious minorities, including Christians, have been targeted and seized by authorities. Security forces stormed the school compounds and demanded the handover of control.
Indonesia | Two Churches Forced To Close
Indonesian authorities have forced two churches to close in just one month.
Laos | House Church Leader Beaten and Harassed
Tou*, a house church leader in northern Laos, is no stranger to threats and attacks.
South Asia | Monsoon Season Causes Chaos for Christians
Monsoon rains are taking their toll across South Asia, with hundreds of thousands affected in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.
North Korea | Crackdown on Defectors
Family members of North Korean defectors are being held hostage to put pressure on those who have fled.
Nepal | Increased Pressure And False Accusations
The situation for Christians in Nepal has deteriorated this year as the Criminal (Code) Act is used to target and accuse believers.
Pakistan | Asia Bibi Arrives In Canada
Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who spent eight years on death row, has arrived in Canada and been reunited with her family. She left Pakistan fearing for her safety after successfully appealing her blasphemy conviction.