LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – In a rare move in Pakistan, police discharged a 72-year-old Christian from a blasphemy case after the complainant admitted she had falsely accused him, sources said. Younis Bhatti, known as Bhagat, had been arrested and charged with desecrating the Quran under Section 295-B of Pakistan’s blasphemy statutes, which […]
Christian in Pakistan Released after Accuser Admits False Blasphemy Allegation
Discharge two days after arrest a ‘miracle.’
February 15, 2024 By -
Christian Homes in Pakistan Hit with Gunshot, Fuel Bombs
Political opposition adds to religious tensions.
February 15, 2024 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Muslims fired gunshots and threw fuel bombs at the homes of Christians in a village in Pakistan at 2 a.m. on Monday (Feb. 12) for supporting an opposing political party in last week’s elections, sources said. No one was hurt in the attacks in Chak 6/11-L village in […]
Christian Mother from Sudan Beaten in Refugee Camp
About 2,000 displaced converts from Islam at risk of persecution, church leader says.
February 14, 2024 By -
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – Among the estimated 2,000 displaced Sudanese who are converts from Islam is a mother of seven children whose husband beat her upon learning of her Christian faith, sources said. Hawa Ismail Abdalla, 44, received medication for head injuries after her Muslim husband beat her on Dec. 27 at the […]
Pakistan Supreme Court rebukes Punjab over Jaranwala attacks
Chief justice orders officials to prosecute culprits and report back.
February 14, 2024 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday (Feb. 13) reprimanded the Punjab Province government over its progress report on anti-Christian attacks in Jaranwala, terming it “worthy of being thrown into the dustbin.” The court ordered officials to submit a new report within 10 days. Heading a three-judge bench hearing a […]
Elderly Christian Charged with Blasphemy in Pakistan
Church member claiming to have converted to Islam accuses him.
February 13, 2024 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A 72-year-old Christian in Pakistan was arrested and charged with blasphemy on Saturday (Feb. 10) based on a false accusation filed in retaliation over a property dispute, sources said. Younis Bhatti, known as Bhagat, was charged with desecrating the Quran under Section 295-B of Pakistan’s blasphemy statutes, which […]
Christian Beaten Unconscious, Home Burned
Father of three attacked for helping prepare evangelistic event.
February 12, 2024 By -
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – Muslim villagers in eastern Uganda on Jan. 30 beat a Christian unconscious upon seeing him prepare a site for an evangelistic event, and they later set his house ablaze, sources said. The 34-year-old father of three children, Philemon Shuha, was helping to set up an open-air evangelistic event with Titus […]
Christians Seek Justice following Attacks in Jaranwala, Pakistan
Advocacy group files plea with Supreme Court.
February 9, 2024 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Citing lax government response to Islamic extremist attacks on a Christian community last August, an advocacy group on Wednesday (Feb. 7) filed another plea for justice with the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Implementation of Minority Rights Forum (IMRF) Chairman Samuel Makson filed the application with a request for […]
Muslim Extremist Attacks Devastate Churches in Nigeria
Dozens killed as worship hall is converted into mosque.
January 30, 2024 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Recent Muslim extremist attacks in an area of central Nigeria resulted in dozens of deaths and the closure of 10 Baptist churches, including one now used as a mosque, a denominational leader said. The attacks in Plateau state’s Mangu County by Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists included an […]
Father Beaten and Loses Family, Home for Becoming Christian
Muslim relatives attack after learning of his new faith.
January 23, 2024 By -
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – A Muslim in Uganda who put his faith in Christ as the new year began has suffered serious injuries and lost his home and family, sources said. Tambuze Marijani of Nangi village, Mayuge District sustained a broken leg below the knee and other injuries requiring nearly two weeks of hospital […]
Pastor, Three Other Christians Kidnapped in Central Nigeria
Assailants ambush them on highway.
January 18, 2024 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists kidnapped a pastor and three other Christians on Saturday (Jan. 13) in central Nigeria, sources said. The Rev. Haanongon Gideon, a pastor and council member of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue state, and the three others were ambushed on the Katsina-Ala-Zaki Biam […]