Judge in Pakistan Hands Death Sentence to Christian Killer
On March 27, 2025, a judge in Pakistan handed down the country’s maximum punishment for murder to Muhammad Zubair, a Muslim man convicted of killing 20-year-old Christian student Farhan Ul Qamar. The ruling, delivered by Additional Sessions Judge Saima Riyasat in Pasrur, Sialkot District, included a death sentence and a fine of 500,000 Pakistani Rupees…
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Sudan Jails 19 Christians on Baseless Allegations
Sudan jails 19 Christians in Madani amid escalating religious persecution. Seven were arrested on January 21 by Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) while traveling from Barakat to Madani, accused of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These arrests, occurring between January and February, highlight growing concerns over the targeting of Christians. With no evidence linking…
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Pakistani Court Annuls Christian Girl’s Forced Marriage
A Pakistani court annulled the forced conversion and marriage of 18-year-old Christian Shahida Bibi, who was coerced into marrying her stepfather’s brother. Minority women and girls, particularly Christians, in Pakistan often face forced conversions and marriages. Human rights organizations like ADF International are working to protect them and end these abuses. This ruling is a…
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Congo Christian Church Massacre by ADF Not an Isolated Incident
The Congo Christian church massacre in North Kivu shocked the world, as at least eighty Christians were found beheaded in a Protestant church. The victims, kidnapped by the Islamist militant group ADF, endured unimaginable brutality before their execution. The attack, part of a broader pattern of religious persecution, forced many churches and schools to close.…
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Challenges and Responses to Christian Persecution in Indonesia
Christian communities in Indonesia continue to face significant challenges, particularly in regions where religious intolerance is growing. While Indonesia is constitutionally committed to religious freedom, reports of opposition to church establishments and religious activities have raised concerns among human rights organizations and interfaith leaders. A recent case in South Sulawesi illustrates the increasing difficulties faced…
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Persecuted Christians in Somalia: A Growing Crisis
The plight of persecuted Christians in Somalia continues to escalate, with underground believers facing increasing threats, violence, and social ostracization. A recent case highlights the dangers encountered by Christians in the East African nation, where strict adherence to Islamic law leaves no room for religious diversity. The plight of persecuted Christians in Somalia was brought…
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Five Muslims Abduct Christian Girl in Pakistan
On January 9, 2025, five Muslims abduct a Christian girl in Pakistan. 14-year-old Saneha Sharif, a Christian girl from Sialkot, Punjab, was abducted by five individuals, sparking outrage among minority rights advocates in Pakistan. According to her father, Sharif Masih, the abductors likely plan to forcibly convert her to Islam and marry her to one…
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3 Members of Ugandan Family Burned to Death for Converting
3 members of a Ugandan family have been burned to death because the converting from Islam to Christianity. A Muslim couple and their adult son who received Christ in November were burned to death on Dec. 26 in eastern Uganda, sources said. The Tragedy in Kaliro: A Family’s Journey of Faith and Sacrifice In the…
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