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CONTENTS
FAI4TH UNDER FIRE News for your prayers
BE6HIND BARS FOR CHRIST Believers’ impact in Iran
PERSECUTED
CHRISTIANS IN
about preaching the w red went
‘Those who were scatte
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POLAND
from the Russian military and
territories now face persecution
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the leaders of
and imprison
authorities harass
IRAN: The
displaced people.
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those supportive of the invasion.
Many have been
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rise in persecution,
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in North Koreh is forbidden
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fled Syria following years of SYRIA KURDISTAN
thousands of Christians have
SYRIA: Hundreds of
TURKEY
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IRAQ: The vast majority of
NIGERIA: Islamist militants
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PAKISTAN
been killed and hundreds
Nigeria. Thousands have
believers in north and central
continue to wage war against
remain displaced in Kurdistan.
and violence have caused many to
displacement camps.
of thousands now live in
SUDAN
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as second class citizens
PAKISTAN: Christians live
FASO
BURKINA
NIGERIA
Ethiopia and Sudan.
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against Christians in
BURKINA FASO: VioCleAnMceEROON
KENYA SOMALIA
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People movements
thousands have been displaced.
Many have been killed and
specifically target Christians.
Jihadists attack villages and
Somalia and persecution
is a major issue inside
SOMALIA: Displacement
partner has provided help
Release International
more into Kenya.
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Christians who have been forced to flee
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FLIGHT RECORDER
Where Christians flee
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CAUTION AHEAD
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RAISE YOUR VOICE Take up key church role
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NEW STAGE
Fresh dates for drama
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FINDING CONTENTMENT Biblical reflection
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SISTERS’ CHOICE Eritrean remembers twin who died for Jesus
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LIFELINE FOR REFUGEES Equipping the saints
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HOPE AND A FUTURE Meeting survivors’ needs
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