Pakistan: Persecution News Update

The link below is to an article reporting on persecution news from Pakistan, where a number of Christian ‘blaspheming’ cases are being investigated.

For more visit:
http://www.worldwatchmonitor.org/2013/2625175/

Pakistan: Persecution News Update

The link below is to an article reporting on the continued persecution of Christians in Pakistan in association with that country’s blasphemy laws.

For more visit:
http://tribune.com.pk/story/569761/blasphemy-convict-aasia-bibis-appeal-at-least-two-years-away/

Pakistan: Latest Persecution News

The link below is to an article about how a 12-year-old mentally disabled girl is facing life imprisonment for alleged blasphemy in Pakistan.

For more visit:
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2012/08/22/mentally-disabled-christian-girl-faces-life-imprisonment-for-blasphemy/.

Latest Persecution News – 27 May 2012

Pakistani Christian Accused of ‘Blasphemy’ after Billiards Dispute

The following article reports on the latest news of persecution in Pakistan, where police have charged a young Christian man with blasphemy after an argument with Muslims following a billiards game.

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/pakistan/article_1550261.html

 

The articles linked to above are by Compass Direct News and  relate to persecution of Christians around the world. Please keep in mind that the definition of ‘Christian’ used by Compass Direct News is inclusive of some that would not be included in a definition of Christian that I would use or would be used by other Reformed Christians. The articles do however present an indication of persecution being faced by Christians around the world.

Latest Persecution News – 20 May 2012

Life Sentences for ‘Blasphemy’ in Pakistan Overturned

The following article reports on the latest news of persecution in Pakistan, where a Christian couple have had their convictions for ‘blasphemy’ overturned.

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/pakistan/article_1542201.html

 

The articles linked to above are by Compass Direct News and  relate to persecution of Christians around the world. Please keep in mind that the definition of ‘Christian’ used by Compass Direct News is inclusive of some that would not be included in a definition of Christian that I would use or would be used by other Reformed Christians. The articles do however present an indication of persecution being faced by Christians around the world.

Latest Persecution News – 29 April 2012

Christian’s Six-Year Sentence Upheld in Egypt

The following article reports on the latest news of persecution in Egypt, with the prison sentence being served by Makarem Diab being upheld. He was charged and jailed for alleged blasphemy. A further appeal has been scheduled following violence during the latest appeal hearing.

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/egypt/article_1520392.html

 

The articles linked to above are by Compass Direct News and  relate to persecution of Christians around the world. Please keep in mind that the definition of ‘Christian’ used by Compass Direct News is inclusive of some that would not be included in a definition of Christian that I would use or would be used by other Reformed Christians. The articles do however present an indication of persecution being faced by Christians around the world.

Latest Persecution News – 19 April 2012

Christian Acquitted of ‘Blasphemy’ Charge in Pakistan

The following article reports on the acquital of Dildar Masih, charged with blasphemy, when prosecutors failed to produce any evidence of the alleged offence.

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/pakistan/article_1508387.html

 

The articles linked to above are by Compass Direct News and  relate to persecution of Christians around the world. Please keep in mind that the definition of ‘Christian’ used by Compass Direct News is inclusive of some that would not be included in a definition of Christian that I would use or would be used by other Reformed Christians. The articles do however present an indication of persecution being faced by Christians around the world.

Latest Persecution News – 13 April 2012

Pakistani Woman Accused of ‘Blasphemy’ Illegally Held in Jail

The following article reports on Shamim Bibi, who has been wrongly jailed for alleged blasphemy in Pakistan.

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/pakistan/article_1500457.html

 

The articles linked to above are by Compass Direct News and  relate to persecution of Christians around the world. Please keep in mind that the definition of ‘Christian’ used by Compass Direct News is inclusive of some that would not be included in a definition of Christian that I would use or would be used by other Reformed Christians. The articles do however present an
indication of persecution being faced by Christians around the world.

Latest Persecution News – 14 March 2012

Pakistani Woman Charged with ‘Blasphemy’ for Refusing Islam

The following article reports on a Pakistani woman who has been falsely accused with blasphemy because she refused to convert to Islam.

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/pakistan/article_1442048.html

 

The articles linked to above are by Compass Direct News and  relate to persecution of Christians around the world. Please keep in mind that the definition of ‘Christian’ used by Compass Direct News is inclusive of some that would not be included in a definition of Christian that I would use or would be used by other Reformed Christians. The articles do however present an indication of persecution being faced by Christians around the world.

Latest Persecution News – 12 March 2012

Doctors Try to Save Remaining Eye of Ugandan Pastor

The following article reports on the recovery of a Ugandan pastor from an acid attack by Islamic extremists.

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/uganda/article_1422178.html

 

India Briefs: Recent Incidents of Persecution

The following article provides a ’round up’ of persecution incidents in recent times in India.

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/india/article_1424992.html

 

Christian Woman in Pakistan Freed after ‘Blasphemy’ Accusation

The following article reports on the release of a Christian woman falsely accused of desecrating the Quran in Pakistan.

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/pakistan/article_1427582.html

 

The articles linked to above are by Compass Direct News and  relate to persecution of Christians around the world. Please keep in mind that the definition of ‘Christian’ used by Compass Direct News is inclusive of some that would not be included in a definition of Christian that I would use or would be used by other Reformed Christians. The articles do however present an indication of persecution being faced by Christians around the world.