Voice of the Martyrs Canada - Persecution News

31. Family in Hiding After Verdict: (Pakistan); ... Asia Bibi who was acquitted in October 2018 and then forced to flee the country with her family for protection. Please remember to pray for Asif Pervaiz while he awaits the outcome of his appeal in prison, ...; Created on 22 October 2020
32. Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy: (Pakistan); ... denies that he had ever pressured Asif to convert. At present, more than 80 people are in Pakistani prisons on charges of blasphemy. The contentious law drew international outrage in the case of Asia ...; Created on 10 September 2020
33. Disabled Person Accused of Blasphemy: (Pakistan); ... recent case of Asia Bibi. Unfortunately, many conflicting reports have spread since she was acquitted in October. We can assuredly state that Asia is not in Canada at this present time but rather under ...; Created on 21 March 2019
34. Brothers Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy: (Pakistan); ... lower courts pass their responsibility to the higher court and then it takes years to prove the accused innocent. We have seen this in the recent case of Asia Bibi.... I am afraid now Qaisar and Amoon ...; Created on 20 December 2018
35. Pray for Long-Term Prisoners: (Pakistan); Prisoners of faith Imran Ghafur and Asia Bibi During the summer of 2009, two Pakistani Christians were falsely accused of blasphemy. Nine years later, both remain in prison, separated from loved ones ...; Created on 26 July 2018
36. Family Attacked for Building Church Wall: (Pakistan); ... blasphemy if they proceed with legal action. Accusations of blasphemy are commonly used against Christians to force compliance in disputes. The most famous example is Asia Bibi. For more details, click ...; Created on 15 March 2018
37. Misuse of Blasphemy Law in Review: (Pakistan); ... changes to ensure the law can no longer be abused. Please uphold imprisoned Christians such as Asia Bibi, and other innocent citizens, who are serving time in prison due to such accusations. May God personally ...; Created on 14 December 2017
38. Parliament Calls for Reform of Blasphemy Laws: (Pakistan); ... alleged blasphemy, including Asia Bibi and 16-year-old Nabeel Masih. May God preserve and bless His severely persecuted people, while pouring out His Spirit in amazing grace and awesome power so that multitudes ...; Created on 04 May 2017
39. October 20 - 1: (Take Action); Ethiopia: Kenya: Pakistan:; Created on 23 November 2016
40. October 20 - 1 (2): (Take Action); Ethiopia: Teens Detained for Distributing Christian Literature Kenya: Alarm after Gruesome Attack on Christians Pakistan: Asia Bibi Case Adjourned After Judge Steps Down; Created on 23 November 2016

Country Information
Population
6,274,796 (2023 est.)

Ethnicity (%)
Tigrinya (50), Tigre (30), Saho (4), Afar (4) Kunama (4), Bilen (3), other (5)

Religion (%)
Islam (47.4), Christianity (48.8), other (3.8)

Leader
President Isaias Afworki (1993)

Government type
Presidential republic

Legal system
Mixed legal system of civil, customary, and Islamic religious law

Sources: CIA World Factbook, Operation World
Pray for Eritrea
Ask the Lord to provide imprisoned Eritrean believers a means of escape and a place of safe refuge. Pray for Him to also work deeply in the hearts of the country's governing officials so they will grant His people the freedom to worship Him and glorify His matchless name. Mindful of their own human frailties, may these political leaders realize the need to make Jesus their own personal Saviour and Lord by accepting His gift of eternal salvation.