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2020-09-24

  • Beaten for Refusing to Convert to Islam
    Anika Shehzad

    Anika Shehzad, an 18-year-old Christian teen, worked as a domestic servant in Ferozwala, Pakistan. She comes from a poor family and took on the job to help support them. However, after a few days, Anika began to face pressure to convert to Islam. The more she resisted, the more the employers pressured her, until she could no longer work in the home.

  • Pastor Released After Four Years in Prison
    Pastor A. Dao - Photo: USCIRF
    Pastor A. Dao
    Photo: USCIRF

    On September 18th, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom announced that Pastor A. Dao had been released from prison after being incarcerated for over four years. This decision came 11 months before his expected release.

  • Update on John Cao
    John Cao - Photo: Ben Cao
    John Cao
    Photo: Ben Cao

    In a recent letter from prison, Pastor John Cao was able to report that he is in good health and his blood pressure is now normal. While missing family and friends around the world, he asked his mother to pass along greetings, stating that he has not stopped interceding for the health, peace and faith of others.