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(Faithwire) “It was pure chaos.” That’s how Natasha Boom, Orphan’s Promise’s regional manager for Europe, described the Polish border, where women, children, and families continue to flee following Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. From traumatized kids screaming to allegations that human traffickers are posing as pastors and trying to abduct children, difficulties and … [Read more...] about ‘Unimaginable Evils’: Human Traffickers Reportedly Pose as Pastors on Ukrainian Border

Egypt (International Christian Concern) A Coptic Christian was stabbed several times after trying to save his son from a Muslim neighbor holding the 17-year-old against his will. Magdy Fathy Shehata Awad Allah was stabbed seven times on February 15, 2022 after his neighbor, Mahmoud Abdel Rahman Farghaly, attempted to stab his son. Magdy is now safely recovering at home, despite … [Read more...] about Coptic Christian Stabbed While Attempting to Save Son From Muslim Neighbor

By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the West of cowardice Sunday while another top official said Russia was trying to split the nation in two, like North and South Korea. Zelenskyy made an exasperated plea for fighter jets and tanks to help defend his country from Russia’s invading troops. Russia now says … [Read more...] about Ukraine Pleads for Help, Says Russia Wants To Split Nation

Turkey (International Christian Concern) – Protestant Christians in Turkey faced increased hate speech in 2021, along with continued problems with their legal status, places of worship, and ability to train their own religious workers, according to a report by the Association of Protestant Churches detailing the 2021 persecution. The association brings together Turkey’s … [Read more...] about Report on Protestant Churches in Turkey Details Continued Persecution

By The Associated Press NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance is stepping up its defenses against chemical and nuclear weapons as concern mounts that Russia might use such weapons in Ukraine. Stoltenberg says that NATO leaders agreed at their summit Thursday to send equipment to Ukraine to help protect it against a chemical weapons … [Read more...] about NATO Helps Ukraine Prepare for Chemical Attack