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Large Family in Eastern Uganda Becomes Big Target for Muslim Extremists
Muslim villagers and the imam of the Bugwere mosque have insulted them verbally, with one villager saying in February, "If you do not come back to Islam, then expect something unusual to befall your family."
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More than Six Months after Acquittal, Asia Bibi Finally Allowed to Leave Pakistan
Aasiya Noreen, better known as Asia Bibi, has arrived in Canada along with her husband more than six months after being acquitted of blasphemy charges and released from prison in Pakistan, sources said.
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Fire at Historic Church Building on Easter Stuns, but Does Not Stop, Worshipers in India
A church in India continued to celebrate Easter after Hindu extremists vandalized much of their building.
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Fulani Herdsmen Kill Three Christians in Nigeria; Government Fails to Act
Suspected Muslim Fulani herdsmen ambushed and killed a 26-year-old Catholic on Thursday (May 2) in north-central Nigeria and two other Christians in the same manner on April 27, sources said.
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Algeria: Christian Charged with 'Undermining the Faith' of Muslim Wife Acquitted
A convert from Islam in Algeria whose Muslim wife charged him with inciting her to change her religion won a final court battle in April - after losing her to divorce in March.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
