JOS, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – Islamic extremists from Boko Haram killed 11 people and kidnapped 20 women as they attacked predominantly Christian Lassa in northeastern Nigeria state last week, the third town a three weeks that the terrorist group claims as part of its caliphate. The Boko Haram insurgents, who seek to impose sharia (Islamic […]
Boko Haram Kills More Christians as it Expands ‘Caliphate’ in Nigeria
Islamic extremist rebels seize towns in Borno state, kidnap 20 women.
December 7, 2014 By -
As Injustice Escalates, Senator in Pakistan Seeks Solution to ‘Blasphemy’ Violence
Christian mother of five appeals death sentence; blogger in hiding is arrested.
December 5, 2014 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – In the span of one month, a Christian blogger who hid for more than three years on a blasphemy charge was arrested; a Christian mother of five sentenced to death for allegedly speaking ill of Muhammad filed her appeal with the Supreme Court; and a mob tortured and […]
Christians in India Beaten Nearly Unconscious in Latest of Several Attacks
Family in Odisha state driven from village after Hindu extremists burn down their home.
November 30, 2014 By -
NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – Hindu extremists in Odisha state on Oct. 25 summoned a Christian family to a public meeting for a “compromise” on religious conflict but instead beat them nearly unconscious, sources said. Irma Markami and four members of his family received hospital treatment for eight days after the attack, which came 10 […]
Christian Tortured to Death in Pakistan on False Charges, Relatives Say
Roman Catholic father of five dies in police custody.
November 26, 2014 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – Police here tortured a Christian to death on Saturday (Nov. 22) while the father of five was in custody on drug and alcohol charges fabricated without evidence, relatives said. Four policemen led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Muhammad Rauf raided the home of Allah Rakha Shahzad, 35, on Friday night (Nov. 21) […]
Police in Sudan Arrest Church Leaders for Refusing to Surrender Worship Property
Authorities who bulldozed part of compound disperse worshippers.
November 25, 2014 By -
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – Police and security personnel today dispersed a congregation keeping vigil over its disputed property in North Khartoum, Sudan, and arrested five church leaders, sources said. Authorities arrived at noon at the compound of the Khartoum Bahri Evangelical Church, where last week they demolished a pastor’s house and church wall, […]
Al Shabaab Executes 28 Non-Muslims in Northern Kenya
At least 19 Christians among those killed.
November 23, 2014 By -
KHARTOUM, Sudan (Morning Star News) – Islamic extremists from the Somali insurgent Al Shabaab stopped a bus in northern Kenya on Saturday (Nov. 22), separated out the non-Muslims and killed 28 people, including at least 19 Christians, sources said. Among those executed, an area Christian leader told Morning Star News, were 10 members of the Seventh-day […]
Tensions High as Church in Sudan Strives to Fend Off Further Demolition
Hundreds of Christians in stand-off with authorities following destruction.
November 21, 2014 By -
NORTH KHARTOUM, Sudan (Morning Star News) – As churchwomen wailed and young men shouted that they were prepared to die to prevent further demolition, hundreds of Christians in North Khartoum blocked authorities’ attempts to destroy buildings on their compound this week. After a bulldozer accompanied by security personnel and police knocked down a wall […]
Christians Beaten, Jailed in Hindu Extremist Attack in Maharashtra, India
70-year-old man among victims released on bail today.
November 13, 2014 By -
NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – Four Christians in Maharashtra state, one 70 years old, were released on bail today after more than two weeks in jail, accused of “rioting” when Hindu extremists beat them and damaged two of their homes. The incident in Kamseth village, Nasik District in western India began on Oct. 28 […]
Baptist Pastor in Argentina Narrowly Escapes Assassination
Hit men with ties to drug traffickers – and possibly to police – suspected.
November 6, 2014 By -
COCHABAMBA, Bolivia (Morning Star News) – A local church reaches out to victims of substance abuse, opens a shelter for battered women and works to rescue minors from prostitution and sex trafficking. In most places in the Americas, such compassionate community service wins admiration and respect, sometimes even an award from the mayor’s office. In Rio […]
Bans on Christian Activity in Area of Chhattisgarh, India, Escalate into Violence
Local officials appear to be collaborating with Hindu extremists, church leaders say
October 31, 2014 By -
NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – Attacks on Christians in Chhattisgarh state on Saturday (Oct. 25) and earlier this month have raised suspicion that local officials are collaborating with Hindu extremists, church leaders said. Local officials on Saturday summoned area Christians to a meeting in Madota village, Bastar District, on the pretext of resolving conflict over […]