CHINA – Christians see ‘alarming’ trend worldwide as China builds ‘blueprint of persecution’

Fox News | Caleb Parke | Jan. 16, 2020 Shortly before President Trump signed phase one of the historic trade deal with China, a Chinese pastor described the fear and…

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TURKEY – Family of Priest Abducted by ‘Unidentified Men’ in Turkey

Faithwire | Will Maule | Jan. 16, 2020 The parents of a Chaldean Catholic priest have disappeared in southeastern Turkey. According to Washington D.C.-based persecution watchdog, International Christian Concern, the…

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WORLDWIDE / CHINA – ‘Rise of Surveillance State’ Against Christians the Focus of 2020 World Watch List

Faithwire | Tré Goins-Phillips | Jan. 15, 2020 For a moment, imagine knowing you are being watched; imagine passing through facial recognition technology or fingerprint scanning to enter your church.…

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WORLDWIDE – The 50 Countries Where It’s Hardest to Follow Jesus

Christianity Today | Jayson Casper | Jan.15, 2020 Every day, 8 Christians worldwide are killed because of their faith. Every week, 182 churches or Christian buildings are attacked. And every…

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RELEASE – Deadly Bloodshed Continues for Nigerian Christians

For Immediate Release | January 14, 2020 As Ongoing Violence Is Documented, Save the Persecuted Christians Reiterates Urgent Call for U.S. Special Envoy in Nigeria/Lake Chad Region WASHINGTON—A French philosopher…

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AFRICA – Africa’s Young Christian Communities Are Now in Islamic-Extremist Crosshairs

Hudson Institute | Nina Shea | Jan. 11, 2020 An ongoing Islamic extremist project to exterminate Christians in sub-Saharan Africa is even more brutal and more consequential for the Church…

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U.K. – Government to increase protections for persecuted Christians abroad, following Bishop’s review

U.K. Telegraph | Gabriella Swerling, Social and Religious Affairs Editor | Jan. 11, 2020 Persecuted Christians abroad will have their protection bolstered by the British government, following a landmark pledge…

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AFRICA – Africa’s Young Christian Communities Are Now in Islamic-Extremist Crosshairs

The Hudson Institute | Nina Shea | January 11, 2020 An ongoing Islamic extremist project to exterminate Christians in sub-Saharan Africa is even more brutal and more consequential for the…

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RELEASE – USA – This is No Time to Abandon West Africa Amid Rampant and Intensifying Religious Persecution

*** NEWS RELEASE *** For Immediate Release | Jan. 7, 2020 U.S. Forces Need to Remain There, Augmented by a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region WASHINGTON—Just…

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CHINA – Trump admin condemns imprisonment of Chinese pastor Wang Yi, calls for his release: ‘We are alarmed’

Christian Post | Leah MarieAnn Klett | Jan. 2, 2020 Pastor Wang Yi in a sermon "Waiting Together for the Day of Redemption" preached on September 9, 2018 at Early…

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NIGERIA – Over 1,000 Christians in Nigeria killed by Fulani, Boko Haram in 2019: NGO report

Over 1,000 Christians in Nigeria killed by Fulani, Boko Haram in 2019: NGO report The Christian Post | Samuel Smith | Dec. 14, 2019 St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Zangam,…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians: China’s Attacks on Church Leaders and Believers Continue

Chinese Church Elder Sentenced to 4 Years, with Another Harsh Sentence for Church’s Founding Pastor Expected by Christmas For Immediate Release | Dec. 13, 2019 WASHINGTON—A church elder in China…

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HUNGARY – Five Things I Learned about Hungary’s Commitment to Fighting Christian Persecution Worldwide

Providence Magazine | Faith McDonnell | Dec. 10, 2019 In 26 years of advocacy for the global persecuted church, this is a new one for me. The government of a…

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NIGERIA – (Video) Fulani Herdsmen Attack victims impacted by Mission Africa International (MAI)

Mission Africa International | Nov. 13, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiloDP4W5Y8&feature=youtu.be

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USA – With religious persecution on the rise, US Commission on International Religious Freedom needed now, more than ever

Save the Persecuted Christians supports USCIRF reauthorization Fox 21 Del Marva | Oct. 31, 2019 Over 100 National groups, religious scholars, and human rights activists urge Congress to support religious…

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USA – Anglicans Moved for the Persecuted Church-II – Juicy Ecumenism

Juicy Ecumenism | Faith McDonnell | Oct. 31, 2019 ...Then came prayer time. New Wineskins Executive Director, Jenny Noyes, announced that the closing 30 minutes or so of the night…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians’ Coalition Partners Sending Much-Needed Aid to Syria

For Immediate Release | October 30, 2019 The Shai Fund, Christ’s Mandate for Missions, Indigenous Ministries and The Nazarene Fund Giving Food and Other Aid in Northeast Syria, Hit the…

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VIDEO INTERVIEW – Stand in the Gap: Saving the Persecuted Christians (Part 1)

Hosted by the Honorable Sam Rohrer & Pastor Isaac Crockett. Stand in the Gap will bring clarity to cultural confusion and making sense of the nonsense around us, Stand in…

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NIGERIA / USA – Sen. Cruz Joins Rebecca Sharibu in Renewing Calls for Boko Haram to Release Leah Sharibu

Leads bipartisan, bicameral letter to Nigerian President urging the secure release of Leah Sharibu Sen. Ted Cruz Release | Oct. 25, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas),…

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MEDIA ADVISORY – Religious Freedom Advocates, Churches and Believers Rally in Prayer for Leah Sharibu on Oct. 26

October 23, 2019 | For Immediate Release Save the Persecuted Christians Joins Others Worldwide to Plead for Leah’s Release from Boko Haram Captivity for Refusing to Renounce Her Faith WASHINGTON—Save…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Stands in Solidarity with Hong Kong Christians and Freedom Fighters

October 21, 2019 | For Immediate Release Coalition Urges ‘Statement of Solidarity’ to Share with Hong Kong Brothers and Sisters in Christ WASHINGTON—For several months, Christians around the world, along…

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USA / HONG KONG – A Statement of Solidarity to Hong Kong’s Christians – Juicy Ecumenism

Juicy Ecumenism | Faith McDonnell | Oct. 3, 2019 (And to all those in Hong Kong who long for freedom — By your Christian brothers and sisters in the United…

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RELEASE – Coalition Delivers Religious Freedom Petition to President Trump, His Cabinet and Congress

***NEWS RELEASE*** | For Immediate Release |October 1, 2019 Over 1,000 Signers Urge Them Not to Meet with Squire Patton Boggs or Other Firms Representing Regimes that Persecute People of…

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INDIA – Over 1,000 incidents of Christian persecution in India reported since 2014; 219 in 2019

Christian Post | Samuel Smith|Sept. 27, 2019 A group of Christians meet together near their rebuilt church in Kandhamal. | John Fredricks WASHINGTON — Over 1,400 incidents of persecution against…

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NIGERIA/USA – Breaking News: Leah rally confirmed, at U.S. Capitol

War Desk News | Sept. 20, 2019 Breaking | “Pray for Leah Rally” confirmed! Save the Persecuted Christians made the announcement on Friday, September 20, via a press release to…

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NIGERIA – To beat terrorism in Nigeria, change the narrative

Washington Examiner | by Douglas Burton | Sept. 5, 2019 By all accounts, the wealthy and teeming nation of Nigeria is one of the most dangerous places on Earth. Murders…

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STATEMENT – Nigerian Government Reports 16-Year-Old Christian Captive Leah Sharibu Is Alive

August 31, 2019 | ***STATEMENT*** Save the Persecuted Christians: ‘Leah Needs to Come Home’ WASHINGTON—Several Nigerian and global media outlets reported Saturday that kidnapped Christian Nigeria schoolgirl Leah Sharibu is…

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NIGERIA – JUST IN: Leah Sharibu Still Alive, FG Negotiating Release

Amiloaded News | Aug. 31, 2019 Leah Sahribu taken captive by ISWAP/Boko Haram Feb. 19, 2018 The Presidency has dismissed speculation that Leah Sharibu, the Dapchi schoolgirl still held by…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians: Three Imprisoned Religious Leaders in China Are Small Fraction of Christians Who Suffer in Silence

August 19, 2019 | For Immediate Release Organization Urges Christians Here in the U.S. to Not Only Pray for Their Chinese Brothers and Sisters in Christ But Also Advocate for…

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