ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani terrorists killed 12 Christians in attacks on two worship services on Easter Sunday (April 5) in Kaduna state, Nigeria, following the killing of 17 Christians in Benue state, sources said. The assailants raided predominantly Christian Ariko town, in Kachia County, in northern Nigeria’s Kaduna state, and fired […]
Attacks on Easter Church Services Kill 12 Christians in Nigeria
Two church buildings damaged, while elsewhere 17 others are slain.
April 6, 2026 By - Leave a Comment
Boko Haram Kills 10 Christians in Northeast Nigeria
Chibok area village attacked in Borno state.
April 2, 2026 By - 2 Comments
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Monday (March 30) killed at least 10 Christians in an attack on a village in Borno state, Nigeria, sources said. The armed terrorists raided Kautikari, a predominantly Christian village in Chibok County, in the evening and killed more than 10 Christians, […]
Bill Would Criminalize Forced Conversion in Punjab, Pakistan
Protection sought for Christians and other religious minorities.
April 1, 2026 By - Leave a Comment
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A Christian lawmaker on Tuesday (March 31) introduced a bill in the Punjab Assembly seeking to criminalize forced religious conversions with penalties of up to five years in prison. Falbous Christopher, chairman of the assembly’s Standing Committee on Minority Affairs, submitted the Punjab Protection of the Rights of […]
Herdsmen Kill 13 Christians at Wedding Reception in Nigeria
Dozens of others kidnapped in attack in Kaduna state.
April 1, 2026 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen on Sunday (March 29) attacked a Christian wedding reception in Kaduna state, Nigeria, killing 13 Christians and kidnapping dozens of others, a local leader said. In predominantly Christian Kahir village, Kagarko County, community leader Musa Adamu said Fulani herdsmen attacked at about 11 p.m. during the reception […]
Gunmen in Nigeria Kill 28 People in Predominantly Christian Area
President and governor condemn attack.
March 31, 2026 By - Leave a Comment
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Gunmen on Sunday (March 29) reportedly killed 28 people in a densely populated, predominantly Christian area of Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said. Residents of the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos said the attack occurred at about 8 p.m. on Palm Sunday where residents have various bustling business outlets. […]
Prison Conditions in Iran Worsen for Christians, other Inmates
War reduces food, medical care.
March 27, 2026 By - Leave a Comment
LONDON (Morning Star News) – Conditions in Iran for Christians imprisoned for their faith and other inmates have deteriorated dramatically since the U.S. and Israeli bombing of the Islamic regime in the past month, according to human rights groups. Guards and some prison officials across the country have largely abandoned their posts, leaving hardliners from the […]
Muslim Man’s Custody of Christian Girl Upheld in Pakistan
13-year-old remains with alleged kidnapper.
March 26, 2026 By - 2 Comments
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A court in Pakistan on Wednesday (March 25) upheld the marriage of a forcibly converted 13-year-old Christian girl to the Muslim man accused of kidnapping her, sending a wave of anguish and alarm through the Christian community. Christian rights advocates and civil society groups strongly condemned the verdict […]
Muslim Severely Wounds Christian Wife during Worship in Uganda
Suspect attacks her with knife and stick.
March 26, 2026 By - Leave a Comment
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – The Muslim husband of a mother of six in eastern Uganda severely wounded her this month as she was worshipping at a Bible study after he learned that she had converted to Christianity, sources said. Hajati Kyakuwa Kamiyati, 45, remains in treatment for severe injuries at Bugiri Joint Clinic after […]
Anti-Christian Hostilities in India Increase over Prior Years
EFIRLC report shows continued spike in attacks.
March 25, 2026 By - Leave a Comment
NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – Hostilities against Christians increased in 2025, with 747 incidents of violence, intimidation and discrimination marking a continued rise over prior years, according to the Religious Liberty Commission of the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFIRLC). The figure represents a significant increase over the 640 incidents recorded in 2024 and over five […]
Christian in Pakistan Awaits Verdict in High-Profile Blasphemy Case
Death penalty possible.
March 24, 2026 By - Leave a Comment
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are facing renewed criticism as a Christian charged in a high-profile case awaits a verdict that could carry the death penalty. The case against Ishtiaq Saleem underscores growing concerns about false blasphemy accusations by organized networks and the risks to religious minorities, according to ADF […]