India: Church Leader Arrested for Facebook Comment
Arun Pannalal is a 75- year- old church leader who serves as president of the Chhattisgarh Christian Forum. On August 7th, he was arrested after being accused of posting a comment on social media that allegedly offended the
Sudan: Clergy Targeted by Rebel Forces
In 2011, Sudan was divided into two nations, resulting in the founding of South Sudan. This followed years of conflict in which the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) fought for independence.
China: Criminal Charges Against Church Leadership
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On July 11th, police in the city of Yueyang, Hunan Province, conducted a series of coordinated raids on various house churches. (For more details regarding these incidents, see this previously posted
