By Diana Chandler BUCHA, Ukraine (BP) – Evangelical seminary dean Vitaliy Vinogradov was fleeing Russian occupation of Bucha, attempting to walk 10 miles to safety in Kyiv, when Russian forces killed him and left his body on a local street, a close friend and ministry associate told Baptist Press. Vinogradov had been missing since March 6 when he left his Bucha home … [Read more...] about Gunned Down Seminary Dean Was Trying To Walk to Safety, Friend Says
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Chinese Christians Who Were Arrested for Traveling to a Gospel Conference Released from Prison
(CBN News) The remaining two Chinese Christians, who were imprisoned along with three other Christian leaders for "illegally crossing the national border," have been released from jail. China Aid, an international non-profit Christian human rights organization, reports Zhang Ligong and Wang Runyun were released on March 27. Runyun posted on social media, "Dear … [Read more...] about Chinese Christians Who Were Arrested for Traveling to a Gospel Conference Released from Prison
Fulani Militants Kill Christians During Traditional Farming Festival
Nigeria (International Christian Concern) The National Leadership of Irigwe Youth Movement (IYM) has condemned a recent attack on the Irigwe people. The attack occurred during the Irigwe peoples’ annual ritual festival Zerreci, the festival that will usher them into the rainy farming season. They were attacked by Fulani militants normally referred by government authorities … [Read more...] about Fulani Militants Kill Christians During Traditional Farming Festival
Israel on High Security, Military Alert After Week of Terror Attacks
(The Jerusalem Post) Israel plans to bolster its army and police presence in sensitive areas as it prepares for further terrorist attacks, including Gaza rockets, following a deadly spate of shooting and stabbing incidents that claimed 11 lives in the last week. Some 1,000 additional IDF soldiers will be posted to the West Bank and the Gaza border. Public Security Minister … [Read more...] about Israel on High Security, Military Alert After Week of Terror Attacks
Over 100 Religious Buildings Destroyed by Burmese Military
Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – Since the February 2021 coup, which deposed Myanmar’s democratically elected government, the Burmese military has been on a rampage against its own civilians. The military junta that now controls the government continues to destroy religious buildings throughout the country. Since last year, the military junta has conducted … [Read more...] about Over 100 Religious Buildings Destroyed by Burmese Military