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(International Christian Concern) A press statement issued by Niger state police Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, has revealed that police in association with the state’s Intelligence Unit have arrested a suspect planning a church attack in Nigeria’s capital. The Nigerian Daily Post reported on the press release, stating that Umar Samaila, aged 50, was arrested … [Read more...] about ‘Spiritual Leader’ of Criminal Gang Arrested One Day Prior to Executing Planned Church Attack

(Premier Christian News) Nine men imprisoned for attending a house church in Iran could have their sentences overturned following a landmark judgement. Although Iran recognises Christianity as a faith, many believers there face persecution and imprisonment for evangelising or worshipping together. In 2019, nine Christian converts were arrested and sentenced to five years … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Ruling Could See 9 Christians Released From Prison in Iran

(International Christian Concern) China continues to target Christians who attend house churches by harassing, threatening, and detaining them. In the last few days, several house church Christians from Shanghai and Sichuan were taken to their local police stations. While most of them were released, a Christian woman was detained criminally. On November 28, the police in … [Read more...] about Several House Church Christians Detained in Shanghai and Sichuan

Nigeria (International Christian Concern) According to Sahara reporters, an unnamed group has written to the Christian community in Nigeria’s northern Zamfara state, warning churches to close or risk “ferocious attacks”. Spokesperson for the Zamfara State police, DSP Mohammed Shehu, confirmed the threat to Sahara reporters. “Yes, I can confirm that it’s true, a threat … [Read more...] about Christians in Zamfara State Threatened, Told to Close Churches and Stop Worship

India (International Christian Concern) On November 16, Gajju Kawasi, a Christian from India’s Chhattisgarh state, was beaten unconscious after he refused to recant his faith before a village gathering. As a result of the attack, Kawasi was hospitalized for several days, unable to speak. On November 16, Kawasi was summoned to a gathering in Katenar village. According to … [Read more...] about Villager in India Beaten Unconscious for Refusing to Recant Christian Faith