Iran: Heightened Concerns for Christian Prisoners
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As political conflict continues in Iran, serious concerns have been raised about the safety of the country's prisoners of conscience, including at least 48 Christian captives. In June 2025, Evin Prison
China: Church Elder Released After Five Years' Imprisonment
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Zhang Chunlei is an elder with the Ren'ai Reformed Church in Guiyang, China. Following his arrest in March 2021, he was sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly "inciting subversion of state power." The
Russia: New Charges Filed Against Retired Missionary
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In January, Ms. Park Tae- yeon a long- serving missionary who lovingly cared for children in Russia was planning to retire after 33 years of ministry. However, before she could return to South Korea
