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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
PAKISTAN: Secret believers passionate about sharing the gospel
On a recent trip to Pakistan we met converts to Christianity who after dramatic encounters with God are trying to live out their new-found faith in a …
Pakistan: New Govt must repeal blasphemy laws to protect Christians
As Pakistan emerges from its national elections, UK-based Release International calls on the new government to repeal the country’s notorious blasphem…
PAKISTAN: Christian community devastated by mob violence
Ruthless attacks in Jaranwala, Pakistan, in August left churches gutted and Christian homes burnt down, writes Laura Hayes.
PAKISTAN AFTERMATH – CALL TO HELP CHRISTIANS DRIVEN FROM THEIR HOMES
Christians in Pakistan are considering how to rebuild their homes and churches in the aftermath of attacks on townships in Jaranwala, Punjab, followin…
MOB VIOLENCE AGAINST CHRISTIANS IN PAKISTAN – CHURCHES BURNED; HOMES DESTROYED
A furious mob has attacked churches in Pakistan and set fire to the homes of Christians, after allegations of blasphemy. Thousands of Muslim men armed…
PAKISTAN: CHRISTIANS FLEE AS BLASPHEMY TENSIONS GROW
Thousands of Christians in the Sargodha district of Punjab in Pakistan have fled their homes after mosque calls for Muslims to protest over an alleged…
Persecution Trends Report – 2023
AFRICA NIGERIA ‘Nigeria, from every indication, is at a pivotal point in its history,’ said our partner. ‘The election in 2023 will …
RECONNECTING WITH THE CHURCH THIS SUMMER
Release International has been out and about at the big church festivals this summer, finding fresh and creative ways of connecting Christians with th…
Pakistani police ‘refusing to help’ abducted Christian girl
A 15-year-old Christian girl in Faisalabad, Pakistan, is reported to have been abducted, forced into marriage and converted to Islam. However, it is c…
Pakistani police ‘refusing to help’ abducted Christian girl
A 15-year-old Christian girl in Faisalabad, Pakistan, is reported to have been abducted, forced into marriage and converted to Islam. However, it is c…
The Valley Of The Shadow
Even just an accusation of blasphemy can bring devastation to a family in Pakistan. Victims suffer in prison while their loved ones are forced into hi…
INDIA: POLICE BAN CHRISTMAS SERVICES OVER ATTACK THREAT
Asian Christians call for prayer for security over Christmas There are growing tensions in Karnataka, India, where police have clamped down on Christm…
INDIA: PASTORS ARRESTED UNDER CONVERSION LAW
A number of pastors in Uttar Pradesh state have been arrested and detained without bail under the state’s anti-conversion law during the past fe…
TALIBAN IN KABUL – CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION SET TO RISE WARNS RELEASE INTERNATIONAL
As the Taliban tighten their grip on Afghanistan, Release International warns attacks on Christians are likely to rise across the region as the Taliba…
TALIBAN IN KABUL – CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION SET TO RISE WARNS RELEASE INTERNATIONAL
As the Taliban tighten their grip on Afghanistan, Release International warns attacks on Christians are likely to rise across the region as the Taliba…