Global Persecution

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Persecuted Nations
In these countries, Christians encounter varying degrees of repetitive, persistent and systematic suffering, and deprival of basic human rights, because of their faith in Jesus Christ -- a belief their persecutors will not tolerate.

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Recent News Articles
- Christian Teen Severely Injured in Acid Attack (India) 2021-09-09
  Nitish Kumar, 16, a resident of northern India's Bihar state, was attacked with acid in late August, leaving him with burns covering 60 percent of his body. According to the victim's sister, Raja Davabi, the incident happened at 6:30 a.m. as he left the house to go to the market.
- Community Members Pressured to Reject Christians (China) 2021-09-09
  Taken at Zhang Fan's weddingPhoto: WeChat via ChinaAid Two separate incidents that recently took place in Chengdu, the capital of the Chinese province of Sichuan, demonstrate the effectiveness of the Chinese Communist Party authorities in dividing communities to bring about harassment of...
- Evicted Church Warned to Stop Parking Lot Meetings (Belarus) 2021-09-09
  Pastor Goncharenko preaching outside.Photo: YouTube / New Life Church Since purchasing a former cowshed in 2002 and converting it into a church building, the New Life Church in Minsk, Belarus, has faced opposition from government agencies. After years of court battles, officials accompanied by...
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Afghanistan: Christians Face Even More Opposition

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Recent Podcasts

Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman

This unique podcast from The Voice of the Martyrs Canada focusses on the persecuted church around the world. While raising awareness of global persecution through updated reports, testimonies of Christians who are suffering for their faith in Jesus, and interviews with those who are serving them, it also presents opportunities to pray for persecuted believers and their families.
- Season 2 Episode 1 Afghanistan: Christians Face Even More Opposition
  15 September 2021
  
  For Afghan followers of Jesus, persecution was a reality even before the Taliban returned to power. Radical Islam and violent political activity make the nation a dangerous place for
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- Season 1 Episode 28 India: Prayer Alert
  03 September 2021
  
  A church in India recently suffered an attack that left two people injured, including the pastor’s wife, Raj Rani. Carrying swords and wooden rods, a mob of hard-line Sikhs and Hindus converged
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- Season 1 Episode 27 Afghanistan: Christians Under Taliban Rule
  26 August 2021
  
  What does the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan mean for the small but growing church in this troubled nation? According to a recently announced declaration by the militant
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