(Morning Star News) – Four Christians in Nepal sentenced to five years in prison on false charges of “witchcraft” and “violence” were released today after a high court annulled their convictions, church leaders said. Lali Pun, Bimkali Budha, Suk Lal Pariyar and Ganga Pariyar had been accused in Salyan District Court on May 19, […]
Christians in Nepal Sentenced to Prison for Praying for Ill Woman Are Released
Church leaders believe they were set up.
September 22, 2017 By - 1 Comment
Crack-Down on Christians in Nepal Hits Snag as Eight Are Acquitted
Court drops proselytism case against grief counselors.
December 7, 2016 By - Leave a Comment
(Morning Star News) – A court in Nepal yesterday acquitted eight Christians accused of attempting to convert children by means of a comic book, according to advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). The seven men and one woman were arrested in Charikot, Dolakha District in June as part of a crack-down on Christian activities in […]
Killing of Christian Leader in Nepal Appears Religiously Motivated
Suspect allegedly told wife he would kill other Christians.
November 12, 2013 By - 2 Comments
NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – In a remote corner of Nepal, a church elder was summoned three times after midnight last month to pray for the head of a devout Hindu family. The first time the wife and mother of Kumar Sardar summoned church elder Debalal Sardar (no relation) to their village home in southeastern […]