Bishop Álvarez now safe at the Vatican after being sentenced to 26 years in prison for preaching on the human rights violations perpetrated by the Nicaraguan government
Continue reading“First Christmas in safety”: Sudanese family now in U.S. following criminal prosecution, death threats for converting to Christianity
A married Sudanese couple and their children are now safe in the United States following baseless criminal charges and a sham trial carrying severe punishments following their conversion to Christianity.
Continue readingBishop Who Defied Dictator Is Nominated For Human Rights Award
ADF International today filed a complaint requesting the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to declare Yahaya Sharif-Aminu’s prosecution contrary to international law.
Continue readingSurvivors from forced marriages speak out on Intl Day of the Girl Child
Globally, 100 million girls are at risk of being forced into child marriage over the next decade. The threat for girls from religious minorities of further being coerced into changing their religion in connection to a forced marriage is particularly acute. Ahead of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child, ADF International is highlighting the testimonies of survivors of forced marriages in a new mini-documentary.
Continue readingEuropean Parliament calls for an end to violence in Manipur
In an urgency resolution the European Parliament has called for the government of India to “take urgent steps to restore calm” in the midst of a tribal and religious crisis unfolding in Manipur.
Continue readingPakistani Christian convert granted protection at Europe’s top court
A Pakistani Christian fearing persecution in case of deportation has won his case at the European Court of Human Rights.
Continue readingSudanese couple faces criminal charges after conversion to Christianity
A married Sudanese Christian convert couple is currently on trial facing baseless charges after they converted to Christianity despite the decriminalization of apostasy.
Continue readingAfghanistan: Religious minorities “remain stranded under constant fear of death”
UN human rights experts call on governments to not lose sight of religious minorities in Afghanistan who “remain stranded under constant fear of death”
Continue readingPastor convicted for prayer returns home on bail for Christmas
This week, Pastor Keshab Raj Acharya was released on bail after being convicted and jailed for sharing gospel tracts and praying with fellow citizens.
Continue readingPastor sentenced to jailtime for prayer and evangelism in Nepal
On Tuesday, Pastor Keshab was sentenced to two years in jail and a fine for sharing gospel tracts and praying with fellow citizens.
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