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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
Crisis in Afghanistan
The tumultuous events of the past few months have changed the shape of Afghan society and the future of its people – possibly for decades to com…
Standing strong in Central Asia
Despite continuing restrictions and the pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic, your gifts and prayers are helping Christians in Central Asia to remain st…
Caring for families in Sri Lanka
Thanks to your giving, our partner NCEASL has been able to help persecuted pastors in Sri Lanka – providing an essential lifeline for them and t…
Persecuted Christians in Flight…
…Losing Everything except the Gospel In person speaker tour with Release International partner Asif. Release International plans to be back on t…
GROWING STATE OPPRESSION AGAINST CHINESE AND INDIAN CHRISTIANS
As we enter a new year let’s continue to commit to praying for our persecuted family, many of whom will be facing the severest challenges in the…
AFGHANISTAN DEEPENS CHRISTIAN REFUGEE CRISIS
Release International has launched an appeal to help Christians around the world who are fleeing persecution because of their faith. They include refu…
PERSECUTION TRENDS REPORT: WEST AFRICA HOTSPOT FOR CHRISTIANS IN 2022
The Sahel and Nigeria are set to become hotspots for Christian persecution in 2022, according to Release International, which supports persecuted Chri…
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…
‘REINSTATE NIGERIA AS COUNTRY OF CONCERN’ TO HALT WAR AGAINST CHRISTIANS
Partners of Release International warn of a ‘slow-motion war’ unfolding in Nigeria where ‘more Christians are being killed than anywhere else on the f…
#PLACE2WORSHIP – RAISE A CRY FOR CHRISTIANS IN IRAN
Release International has given its backing to a new campaign to support Iranian Christians being denied a place of worship. #Place2Worship is an init…
A place to worship?
Persian-speaking Christians in Iran have nowhere to go – nowhere to meet, to worship and to pray together, that is. Although Iran is a signatory…
RELEASE INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS THE PERSECUTED CHURCH ON TV
Release International is playing a key role in highlighting the persecuted Church on satellite TV.
The Persecuted Church is one of the flagship progr…
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…
ERITREA AND ETHIOPIA PRAYER CALL FOR IDOP 2021
Release International has joined with the Evangelical Alliance, CSW and Open Doors in a call to stand in solidarity and pray for persecuted Christians…
ATTACKS INCREASE AGAINST CHRISTIANS IN INDIA
In India, attacks against Christians are rising and more states are imposing anti-conversion laws. This comes as growing numbers of the Indian undercl…
GOD’S FAVOUR AT WORK IN IRAQ
God is moving powerfully in Iraq through the ministry of Release International partner Jamal Liddawi. During a four-day online speaking tour for Relea…
CHRISTIAN PRIESTS TARGETED IN TIGRAY
Contacts of Release International say Christian priests continue to be targeted and killed by Eritrean forces in the ongoing conflict in Tigray. Relea…
SUDAN COUP – NEW THREAT TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Release International is warning of a new threat to religious freedom in Sudan, following a military coup in the country on October 25 2021. ‘A window…