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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

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RELEASE CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Release has launched its Christmas Appeal to support the families of Christians who have been killed for their faith around the world. Christians are …
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Our family in Sri Lanka are under pressure from extremists

The church in Sri Lanka is facing mounting violence and discrimination – as extremism extends its influence. Buddhist hardliners are not the onl…
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Help set the captives free! Our brothers and sisters need your prayers

Asia, Andrew, Jiang and Leah… all four are being held in captivity, simply because they are Christians. Please stand with us in praying for the…
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NIGERIA – Pray for Leah

The life of Leah Sharibu, the 15-year-old schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in northern Nigeria in February, is in immediate danger. Her ab…
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URGENT – Imminent attack feared in northern Nigeria

Rumours are circulating that Fulani militants are poised to attack the town of Vom in north eastern Nigeria. The town lies on the major arterial road …
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NIGERIA – Two pastors among scores killed by militants

Two congregations in Nigeria are mourning the death of their pastor after three days of violence across four states. Unidentified attackers shot Pasto…
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ARCHBISHOP THANKS RELEASE FOR REPORTING NIGERIA ATTACK

Nigerian Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi has thanked Release International for raising international awareness of the recent attack against his home. Armed…
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Express reports Release concerns about Nigeria attacks

The Express has picked up on Release International’s story about the ongoing attacks against Christian in Nigeria. Their story headlined, Christ…
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ATTACK ON HOME OF NIGERIAN ARCHBISHOP BEN KWASHI

Fulani raiders claim 11 more lives. Release warns of campaign to drive Christians from northern Nigeria, calls for government protection Cattle rustle…
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AUDIO REPORT: Nigeria violence death toll ‘exceeds 200’

Andrew Boyd is interviewed on Premier Christian Radio about the continuing violence in northern Nigeria which has resulted in the deaths of over 200 p…
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CHRISTIAN DEATH TOLL IN NIGERIA RISES. RELEASE WARNS OF STRATEGY TO DRIVE CHRISTIANS FROM NORTH

Release International warns of strategy to drive Christians from north Nigeria and asks: ‘Who is arming and training the attackers?’ As th…
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200 Nigerian Christians slaughtered in village attacks

200 Nigerian Christians slaughtered in village attacks More than 200 people in mainly Christian villages in Plateau are reported dead after Fulani her…
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PERSECUTION TRENDS 2018: AS CHINA TRIES TO BAN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS RELEASE WARNS OF CHURCH CLAMPDOWN

Countries of concern for 2018 in new Release report include China, Nigeria and India. China has been cracking down on Christmas celebrations in some d…