ISTANBUL, Turkey (Morning Star News) – As government investigators sifted through the scene of Egypt’s worst bombing attack against Christians in the nation’s history, today the families of those who were slain mourned and buried their dead. Yesterday (Dec. 11) morning, at least 24 worshippers were killed and 49 wounded when an explosion ripped through the […]
Coptic Christians in Egypt Mourn after Worst Church Bombing in Country’s History
Government claims suicide bomber was responsible.
December 12, 2016 By - Leave a Comment
Former Muslim’s 60-Year-Old Mother Attacked in Uganda for Putting Faith in Christ
Islamist relatives threatened to kill 30-year-old convert son.
December 11, 2016 By - Leave a Comment
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – Relatives of a former Islamic teacher attacked his 60-year-old mother on Thursday (Dec. 8) for becoming a Christian, wounding her head and breaking her hand, sources said. Aimuna Namutongi sustained a deep cut on her forehead. She and her son, 30-year-old Malik Higenyi, were trying to gather cassava at 10 […]
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 […]
Indonesia Faces Defining Moment in ‘Blasphemy’ Protests against Christian Governor Ahok
Islamic-majority ‘model democracy’ challenged by religious-based political furor.
December 1, 2016 By - Leave a Comment
(Morning Star News) – Having concluded their investigations, Indonesian police have now named Jakarta’s ethnic Chinese Christian Gov. Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama a suspect in a blasphemy case. The case that has produced virulent protests will now to go trial. Islamic fundamentalists are now demanding he be arrested and incarcerated, as is normally the case with […]
Muslim Extremists in Egypt Torch Coptic Christian Homes, Businesses
Assailants suspect Copts of turning center into church building.
November 30, 2016 By - Leave a Comment
ISTANBUL, Turkey (Morning Star News) – Dozens of Coptic Christians in Upper Egypt are rebuilding their lives after Muslim extremists on Friday (Nov. 25) attacked them on suspicions that they were converting a meeting hall and community center into a church building. After noon prayers in Al-Nagameesh village in Sohag Governorate, a group of Muslims set […]
Former Muslim Sheikh in Eastern Uganda Attacked for Embracing Christianity
Christian family told they will be killed if they return to their home.
November 30, 2016 By - 2 Comments
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – Muslim villagers in eastern Uganda on Nov. 23 destroyed the maize crops of a former Islamic sheikh (teacher) in eastern Uganda who was beaten unconscious after revealing his faith in Christ, sources said. The day before his fields were destroyed, 30-year-old Malik Higenyi of Bufuja village, Butaleja District, received threatening […]
Five Muslims Sentenced to Death in Pakistan for Brick Kiln Murders
Eight others receive two years in prsion.Impoverished couple accused of burning Koran.
November 26, 2016 By - Leave a Comment
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – A court in Lahore has handed the death sentence to five Muslims for torturing and killing an impoverished Christian couple over allegations of burning the Koran, sources said. Eight others charged in the attack were sentenced to two years in prison, sources said. Hundreds of villagers in Kot Radha Kishan, […]
Christian School Closed in Sudan Ordered to Re-Open
Muslim appointed by government to school relinquishes control.
November 14, 2016 By - Leave a Comment
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – A judge in eastern Sudan today ordered a Christian school that government officials had taken over to resume classes under the prior Christian administration, according to the headmaster. The Appeal Court for Administrative Affairs in Madani, Al Jazirah state, thus cancelled an order by the Madani commissioner calling for […]
Fulani Herdsmen Increasingly Militant in Killing 22 Christians in Kaduna, Nigeria
Muslim assailants in military fatigues carry sophisticated arms.
November 10, 2016 By - Leave a Comment
KAFANCHAN, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – Attacks by Muslim Fulani herdsmen or allied gunmen in southern Kaduna State appear to be increasingly militant, marked by greater sophistication in training and arms, sources said. Advocacy group Jubiliee Campaign released a statement on Wednesday (Nov. 9) noting that a militant group associated with Fulani herdsmen has become increasingly […]
Kidnapped Woman’s Fate Still Unknown Two Years after Herdsmen in Nigeria Kill Husband
Four children left in uncle’s care.
November 9, 2016 By - Leave a Comment
ANGWAN MALLAM CHUNG, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – Sunday Maidawa, a Christian in this town in southern Kaduna state, feels the loss of his brother and sister-in-law daily in the four children left to him. Muslim Fulani herdsmen two years ago killed his brother, 34-year-old Dauda Maidawa, and kidnapped the slain Christian’s wife. Their children, ages […]