Indonesia: Christians Blocked from Worshipping
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For two consecutive Sundays, approximately 20 opposing Muslim residents in the village of Gerendeng Pulo have prevented a church congregation from gathering for worship. The opposition stems from concerns that the believers began meeting in a new location without the approval of local Muslim leaders.
Azerbaijan: Churches Continue to Await Registration
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In April the leadership representing Peace Church in Sumgait Azerbaijan submitted a formal application for registration with the government a legal requirement for conducting worship and other religious activities within the country However more than five months later the church remains in legal limbo
China: Suspended Sentences Revoked for Two Believers
Wan Chunqin with some friends.
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In 2023 Elder Xue Shaoqiang and Sister Wan Chunqin of the Bengbu Living Stone Reformed Church were arrested on accusations of fraud a charge frequently used by Chinese authorities to target members of unapproved churches The believers were
