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Persecution update



"Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body." (Hebrews 13:3 ESV)

Persecution report, update: November 22, 2025. Prepared by Chris Faith. 

Nigeria, Nov 20, yesterday morning, fifty-two Catholic school students were kidnapped by armed terrorists. Just this Wednesday, gunmen attacked the Christ Apostolic Church, killing at least two people and abducting the pastor and 38 worshippers, over 50,000 believers have been martyred, and millions displaces since the violence began. 

India, Oct 23, a group of about ten people reportedly violently assaulted a bus carrying missionaries. Eight police officers stood by, doing nothing. They have been suspended. 

UK, Nov 18, Britain's highest court has ruled that current Christian religious education in Northern Ireland's state schools is unlawful because it "breaches" children's human rights. 

India, Nov 18, several advocacy organizations have called for a national convention of Christians this month to raise concerns about Christian persecution to the government. 

Syria, Nov 17, Syria's Christians Face "Ethno-Religious Cleansing," since the installation of the new Islamic government. 

Sudan, Nov 16, the minority Christian population believers are caught in the cross hairs as the civil war intensifies with escalating persecution amid mass killings, rape, abductions, and other atrocities. 

Turkey, Oct 16, more than 350 foreign Christians have been expelled since 2020, labeling many as "national security threats." Christian organizations say hate crimes and religious discrimination have intensified under President Erdogan's rule, as Turkey continues to restrict Orthodox and Protestant communities. 

China, Oct 13, China detains Pastor Ezra Jin and dozens of Zion Church leaders in coordinated raids across six provinces, as a part of the most widespread persecution in 40 years.

Mozambique, Oct 7, more than 30 Christians have been brutally executed in northern Mozambique in a wave of attacks carried out by Islamic State-affiliated terrorists targeting Christian villages, churches, and homes. 

Pakistan, Sept 23, Pakistan. Christian children in government schools throughout the country face serious oppression. Teachers often take it upon themselves to preach Islam, declare the Bible as "corrupted," mock the Trinity, and call Christians blasphemers for believing Jesus is the Son of God. 

Niger, Sept 17. Islamist gunmen on motorbikes have killed at least 22 people in Niger, including about 15 at a baptism ceremony and seven more nearby. 

DR Congo, Sept. 9, the Allied Democratic Forces (An Islamic terrorist group) used machetes and guns to kill at least 61 civilians at a funeral in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday night. They later also torched 30 homes. 

Indonesia, Aug 20, a prayer house/church has been burnt down (for the seventh time) by radical M. leaving believers nowhere to worship together. 

Eritrea, Aug 20, seven church leaders have been held without trial for more than two decades. Many are calling for their release. 


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