RELEASE – Demonstration in Omaha to Free the Slaves of Nigeria

For Immediate Release                                                                      June 3, 2021                                                                            Committee to Free Nigerian Slaves Calls for an End to Modern-Day Bondage WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Saturday, June 5, at 10 A.M., the Committee…

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Christian teen Leah Sharibu, held captive by Boko Haram

NIGERIA – Three Years Later: Leah Sharibu Is Still Missing

Save the Persecuted Christians | February 17, 2021 Human Rights Activists Call on Nigeria to Secure Christian Teen’s Release from Boko Haram WASHINGTON, D.C. — Feb. 19, 2021 marks three years…

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UGANDA – Family of Assaulted Pastor Attacked Again by Area Muslims

Morning Star News | January 28, 2021 NAIROBI, Kenya – Muslim villagers on Sunday (Jan. 24) attacked the wife and children of a pastor in eastern Uganda who is still receiving…

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RELEASE – STPC Draws Attention to Hidden Genocide and Christian Persecution in Nigeria

For Immediate Release | October 27, 2020 Nigerian Christians Join #EndSARS Protests toShine Spotlight on Nigerian Government’s Problems WASHINGTON — Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC), which advocates on behalf of hundreds of millions of…

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RELEASE – June 4 Marks Tragic Day at Tiananmen Square

Save the Persecuted Christians | June 3, 2020 Save the Persecuted Christians Reflects on 31st Anniversary of Massacre, as Advocates Mourn Atrocities Still Being Committed in China Today and Coalition…

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ADVISORY – Advocacy Group, Concerned Christians Host Prayer Vigil for Leah Sharibu on Her 17th Birthday

*** VIRTUAL EVENT ADVISORY *** Save the Persecuted Christians | For Immediate Release | May 13, 2020 CONTACT:Hamilton Strategies, Media@HamiltonStrategies.com May 14 Prayer at 4 p.m. ET Will Lift Up…

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VIRTUAL EVENT – Save the Persecuted Christians, Coalition Partners Lead Special Hour of Prayer Today for Nigeria

Save the Persecuted Christians April 21, 2020 Group Continues to Call for Special Envoy to Nigeria, as Organization Leaders Set to Meet with Trump Administration Officials WASHINGTON—Nigeria is in the…

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RELEASE – #BringBackOurGirls—Six Years Later

Save the Persecuted Christians | April 14, 2020 Save the Persecuted Christians: #6YearsTooLong for 112 Kidnapped Chibok Girls to Remain in Captivity WASHINGTON—Six years ago today, 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Calls for the Appointment of a U.S. Presidential Special Envoy to Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region

Save the Persecuted Christians | March 18, 2020 Coalition Partner, International Committee on Nigeria, Launches #SilentSlaughter Campaign WASHINGTON—Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC) joined the International Committee on Nigeria (ICON) at…

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NIGERIA – After Two Years in Captivity, It’s Time to Bring Leah Sharibu Home!

Release | Save the Persecuted Christians | Feb. 19, 2020 Save the Persecuted Christians Keeps Close Watch on Plight of Kidnapped Nigerian Teen, Kept by Boko Haram for Not Renouncing…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians: New Rules for Religious Groups Begin This Weekend in China

News Release | Save the Persecuted Christians | January 30, 2020 ‘Harsh’ Rules That Go into Effect Feb. 1 Will Require ‘All Religious Personnel to Support and Implement Total Submission…

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NIGERIA – Leah Sharibu’s family responds to reports that she gave birth to Boko Haram commander’s son

Christian Post | Samuel Smith | January 28, 2020 The family of abducted Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has spoken out after reports published over the weekend suggested that their…

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STATEMENT – Reports Surface That Kidnapped Nigerian Teen Leah Sharibu Has a Newborn Son

January 27, 2020 | Statement Save the Persecuted Christians: Family Begs to Have Leah Returned Alive WASHINGTON—Reports surfaced over the weekend that kidnapped Nigerian teen Leah Sharibu has a newborn…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Delivers Letter to President Imploring U.S. Special Envoy to Nigeria

News Release | January 27, 2020 Letter with 141 Signatures Outlines Urgent Need, Especially in Light of Execution of Christian Chairman in Nigeria WASHINGTON—Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC), a bipartisan, multi-faith…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Receives Word That Christian Association of Nigeria Chairman Lawan Andimi Has Been Executed

For Immediate Release | Jan. 21, 2020 STPC Circulating Letter to President Trump About Urgent Needs for Nigeria, Including U.S. Special Envoy to Nigeria and Lake Chad Region WASHINGTON—Save the…

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NIGERIA – Leah Sharibu alive, doing well in Boko Haram custody— Freed aid worker

News Express Nigeria | Gyang Bere, Jos | Jan. 20, 2020 Leah Sharibu, ISWAP captive from Dapchi A 26-year-old medical aid worker working with Alliance For International Medical Action, Jennifer…

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NIGERIA – Two Young Christian Women Killed in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Morning Star News | Jan. 20, 2020 JOS, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed two young Christian women in southern Kaduna state, Nigeria, on Friday (Jan. 17),…

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EU/NIGERIA – EU accuses Buhari of overseeing Christian persecution, ethnic cleansing in Nigeria

National Pivot Nigeria | Joe Adams | January 20, 2020 The European parliament, legislative branch of the European Union, has accused the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari of overseeing the…

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WORLDWIDE – Christian persecution on rise: North Korea, Muslims to blame

Washington Times | Opinion | Cheryl K. Chumley | Jan. 18, 2020 ANALYSIS/OPINION: Once again, Open Doors, the nonprofit that tracks and reports religious persecution around the world, finds in…

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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

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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WORLDWIDE – Secularism and Islam are cooperating to attack the Church

LifeSite | Jan. 7, 2020 January 7, 2019 (Turning Point Project) — Jesus assured us that the gates of hell will not prevail against his Church. But we're not told…

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NIGERIA – French philosopher documents deadly persecution of Nigerian Christians

French philosopher documents deadly persecution of Nigerian Christians Aleteia | John Burger | Dec 18, 2019 Bernard-Henri Lévy provides eyewitness testimony to killing, raping and mutilation by Fulani herdsmen. The…

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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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NIGERIA – US-based journalist, visits troubled kajuru communities

Vanguard News Nigeria | Idowu Bankole | Nov. 11, 2019 US-based journalist Magnafaith Krimi within number of people from communities with the kajuru LGA In the wake of the gruesome…

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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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NIGERIA – ‘Convert or Be Killed!’ Expectant Mother Pays Ultimate Price in Jihadist Massacre

CBN NEWS | Kelsey Campbell | Oct. 24, 2019 The massacre lasted for five hours.    Esther listened from the makeshift outhouse as she hid behind the door. "Convert or…

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IRAQ / SYRIA – Report: Persecution in Iraq Down After Loss of 90% of Nation’s Christians

Breitbart | Frances Martel | Oct. 24, 2019 Christian persecution in Iraq and Syria has decreased dramatically in the aftermath of the fall of the Islamic State, a report published…

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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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NIGERIA – 500 shackled children freed from third Islamic boarding school in north Nigeria

The Telegraph - U.K. | Adrian Blomfield, Africa Correspondent | Oct. 17, 2019 Police have freed hundreds of manacled boys from a madrassa in northern Nigeria for the third time…

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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 – Nigerian children who escaped Boko Haram say they faced another ‘prison’: Military detention

Washington Post | Danielle Paquette, West Africa bureau chief | Sept. 14, 2019 MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Four hundred nights. Fatima counted each one as she lay on the ground with…

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India – Hindu extremists rape 4-year-old daughter of pastor who refused to stop sharing the Gospel

Christian Post | Leah MarieAnn Klett | Sept.11, 2019 Hindu extremists raped the 4-year-old daughter of a pastor in central India because he refused to stop sharing the Gospel, a…

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