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“Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.”
Hebrews 13.3
China petition on Premier Radio
Growing tensions in Hong Kong are drawing the world’s attention to the calls for freedom from Chinese citizens and the attempts of the Chinese g…
CHINA CRISIS – RELEASE INT. PETITION CALLS FOR REPEAL OF TOUGH ANTI-RELIGION LAWS
As tensions mount in Hong Kong, Release International is calling on China to grant freedom of religion to Christians who face increasing persecution o…
Indonesian churches face closure threat as hard-liners ramp up opposition
Two new churches in Java are facing the threat of closure as part of what many see as a rising tide of persecution in Indonesia. The Family of God Chu…
NOTE TO NEW PM, DELIVER ON PLEDGE TO PROTECT PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS
Release International is urging Britain’s new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to follow through on the government’s recent pledge to make p…
VIOLENT PERSECUTION ON THE RISE – MAJOR NEW REPORT
Christians face harassment in 143 countries, says Pew Report. But Release says findings downplay persecution in China and North Korea &n…
Pastor’s wife released but no respite for Early Rain Church in China
Early Rain Covenant Church is celebrating some good news: the release of Jiang Rong, wife of Pastor Wang Yi. But the relentless persecution of church …
China marks Tiananmen Square anniversary with church closures and censorship
As the world’s attention turns to Beijing to mark the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre this week, Chinese officials continue th…
TIANANMEN MASSACRE 30 YRS ON – THE DAY DEMOCRACY DIED IN CHINA
Thirty years ago to the day on June 4, 1989, Chinese troops opened fire on students campaigning for democracy in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. Nob…
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR YOUR GREAT OUTDOORS CHURCH SERVICE
Churches around the UK and Ireland have taken to the great outdoors to stand in the gap for persecuted Christians. But if your church missed the date,
Sold to Traffickers
‘Esther’ (pictured) was so desperate to escape from brutal North Korea that she agreed to be sex-trafficked into neighbouring China. Then …
CHINA CLAMPDOWN TIGHTENS
‘Bounty’ on underground Christians Cross removals continue London embassy refuses Release petition The Chinese authorities are offering ca…
Church in India braced for more violence as elections loom
There’s been a sharp rise in attacks on Christians in India so far this year – and many fear that things could get worse with a general el…
Family’s desperate cry ignored after daughter abducted
Sadaf is 13 and has been kidnapped, forcibly converted and married to a Muslim. Yet, her family’s cries for justice are falling on deaf ears. It…
Call for Christian leaders to support Church in China
Then and now. State pressure brought to bear on the church in Germany and China. (Picture VOM Korea) Release International partners have launched a ca…
CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION SET TO RISE IN 2019
AS JEREMY HUNT ANNOUNCES REVIEW INTO ATTACKS, RELEASE SAYS NIGERIA, CHINA AND INDIA ARE COUNTRIES OF SPECIAL CONCERN FOR THE COMING YEAR Nigeria, Indi…
LEADING CHINESE PASTOR ARRESTED
A prominent Chinese pastor has been arrested charged with ‘inciting subversion of state power’. Like many other Christians before him, Pas…
Chinese Pastors Courageous Essay
Why I must faithfully disobey – imprisoned pastor Wang Yi Last chance to sign Release China Petition, calling for freedom of faith A prominent C…
CHINESE EVANGELISTS ARRESTED – RELEASE PETITION CALLS FOR REPEAL OF TOUGH NEW RELIGIOUS RESTRICTIONS IN CHINA
China’s clampdown on Christians continues, as the authorities step up enforcement of tough new anti-religious regulations. Please sign Release&#