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christian persecution
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Pakistani 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.
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Sudanese 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.
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Afghanistan: 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”
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Pastor 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.
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Pastor 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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Bishops of Pakistan on Int’l Day of the Girl Child: Govt must end forced marriage and conversion of minor girls
On the International Day of the Girl Child, Catholic Bishops have taken action to challenge religious freedom violations against teenage girls.
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Escapee from forced marriage speaks out ahead of Intl Day of the Girl Child
This International Day of the Girl Child (11 October), many girls in South Asia fear for their safety. 14-year-old Maira is one of the estimated 1000 girls that are “converted” against their will through a…
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“Nigeria must remain a Country of Particular Concern”
Today, a large and varied group of human rights experts and advocates for religious freedom have urged U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern.
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Afghanistan: Religious minorities “at extreme risk of being targeted with deadly violence”
UN: Human rights experts call on governments to take robust, coordinated action.
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