ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Christian leaders in Nigeria expressed shock and dismay at suicide attacks in Gwoza, Borno state on Saturday (June 29) that killed both Muslims and Christians. “We are concerned about the resurgence of suicide bombing in our country and the threat it poses to the lives and livelihoods of […]
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Respond to Gwoza Attacks
Suicide bombing targeted Muslim wedding.
July 4, 2024 By -
Christian Sentenced to Death under Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law
Kiln worker convicted without evidence, attorney says.
July 3, 2024 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Saturday (June 29) handed the death sentence to a Christian for allegedly sharing a “blasphemous” video on a social media platform despite lack of evidence, his attorney said. Sahiwal District Anti-Terrorism Judge Ziaullah Khan delivered the sentence to 27-year-old Ehsaan (nickname “Shan”) […]
Two Evangelists Severely Beaten in Eastern Uganda
Muslim assailants break Christian’s leg.
July 3, 2024 By -
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – Two Christians were on their way to preach Christ in Iganga town, eastern Uganda on May 28 when they took a wrong turn. Tenywa Herbert, 34, and 30-year-old Mukisa Siraji had led several Muslims to Christ in other communities, including some rural imams, or mosque leaders. Deciding to share the […]
Eight Christians Killed in Plateau State, Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen wound four others.
July 2, 2024 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed eight Christians, including two children, and wounded four others in attacks on three villages last week in a district of Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said. In Hwrra village, Miango District, the assailants killed five Christians, including two children, as they slept on Wednesday (June […]
Islamic Terrorists Threaten to Kill Kidnapped Clergymen in Nigeria
Pastor, priest said to face execution unless ransoms are paid.
July 1, 2024 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Islamic extremists in northeastern Nigeria released a video early last week threatening to kill a kidnapped Christian pastor if they did not receive a large ransom payment, according to local reports. The same terrorists who displayed the flag of jihadist group Boko Haram in a video in May […]
Christian Evangelist Slain in Eastern Uganda
Worker received threatening messages from Muslim extremists.
June 28, 2024 By -
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – An evangelist who had received death threats from Muslim extremists was killed after leading Muslims and others to Christ on June17 in eastern Uganda, sources said. The body of evangelist Richard Malinga was found in the evening at Kayete Swamp in Akisim A village, Butebo District after he had texted […]
Pastor, Five Other Christians Arrested in Laos
Village officials detain them at prayer meeting.
June 27, 2024 By -
(Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Village officials in central Laos on Saturday (June 22) arrested a pastor and five other Christians as they prayed in preparation for worship services the next day, according to a rights watchdog. Tahae village authorities arrested the church leader, identified only as Pastor Mum, and the other Christians in […]
Shattered Widow of Christian Lynched in Pakistan Dies
Trauma, depression follow killing incited by false blasphemy accusation.
June 25, 2024 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Not a day passed when Allah Rakhi Bibi would not cry for her husband Nazeer Masih Gill, beaten to death at 74 by a Muslim mob on a false blasphemy accusation a month ago. On Friday (June 21), the grieving widow could bear the suffering no longer, and […]
Blasphemy Law Wielded against Christian in Pakistan
Relatives misuse statute in personal dispute, Christian leader says.
June 24, 2024 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Police in Pakistan on Sunday (June 23) arrested a Christian under blasphemy laws as part of his siblings’ effort to retaliate against him over a property dispute, sources said. The arrest came the same day a key government minister admitted on the floor of the National Assembly that […]
Christian in Pakistan Jailed for Stepping on Papers in Street
Rickshaw driver was trying to protect his feet from hot road.
June 18, 2024 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A Catholic has been jailed under blasphemy charges since April 27 in Lahore, Pakistan for inadvertently stepping out of his rickshaw onto some papers said to be pages of the Quran, sources said. Dennis Albert, a 35-year-old rickshaw driver, was booked under one section of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws […]