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  • Burkina Faso

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    Despite not appearing in any of the last five World Watch Lists, Burkina Faso became the 28th most dangerous place to follow Jesus in 2020. Formerly known for its religious tolerance, Christians now fear for their survival since the dramatic escalation of...

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  • BURKINA FASO | Violence Hits All-Time High

    Prayer News

    ... Rights Watch released a report last month revealing that over 250 people have lost their lives as a result of Islamic extremism in Burkina Faso. Attacks occurred in just nine months, between April and December 2019.The report said that attackers sought t...

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  • Burkina Faso | Attack On Church Claims Six Lives

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    For the first time in Burkina Faso, a West African nation, Islamic extremists have attacked a church and taken lives in the process. Six Christians, including Pastor Pierre and his two sons, did not survive the attack.Burkina Faso has seen Islam and Chris...

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  • Persecution Rises

    Blog | 12 June 2019

    Around the world, persecution against Christians is increasing. Attacks are more frequent and more violent than ever.On Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka, eight bombs exploded across the country, including three at churches where believers gathered for Easter se...

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  • 2020 World Watch List | 1 In 8 Christians Persecuted

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    Open Doors has just released the 2020 World Watch List, showing the 50 most dangerous countries to follow Jesus. This is a chance to be informed of the extent of persecution, to be confronted by its nature, and to ultimately be encouraged by those who hav...

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