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2022-04-21

  • Christian Woman Now Facing Two-Year Sentence
    Silhouette of a woman, prison bars

    In July 2021, Fariba Dalir was arrested along with five other Christian converts, including her husband-to-be, Soroush. While awaiting trial, all six believers were ultimately released on bail – Fariba on November 18th and the others in October. While out on bail, Fariba and Soroush were married.
  • Two Slain During Attack on Pastor's Family
    A village in Pakistan

    Pastor Adam has faced repeated death threats because of his ministry work among Pakistani Christians who have converted from a Muslim background. During Ramadan, Islamic zeal runs particularly high, which can lead to religiously motivated violence by militants. Such was the case on the night of April 11th.
  • Churches Raided by Military Troops
    Steeple with sunset

    Two churches in Myanmar recently encountered raids from military troops. Since the coup d'état in February 2021, religious minorities have faced renewed violence at the hands of military members. For additional information on the various offences experienced by our Christian brothers and sisters in Myanmar, go to our country report.