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Christians in Libya Face Increase in Persecution; One Believer Dies in Prison
An Open Doors field worker for Libya has expressed his deep concerns about the deteriorating situation for Christians in Libya.Thursday, March 14, 2013
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Egyptian Christian Leader Calls for Prayer in Wake of Revolution Anniversary
This Friday marks two years since the first fire of the January 25 Egyptian revolution against the Mubarak regime was lit by Egyptian young people.Wednesday, January 23, 2013
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Two North Korean Christians Killed for Their Faith
Open Doors has confirmed the death of two Christians in North Korea. One Christian was recently shot while he was on his way back to Bible training in China, and the other died in one of North...Friday, January 18, 2013
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Syrian Christians Preparing for Somber Christmas
"We are not celebrating Christmas like before," says a church leader from the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. "We will have services in church and invite church people to come and bring their...Friday, December 21, 2012
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North Korea: Christians Still Intensely Persecuted One Year After Leadership Change
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un allows women to wear pants in public, likes to see Mickey Mouse and his friends perform, and experiments with light agricultural reform, but he hasn’t made any...Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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Christian Blogger: Egypt on the Edge of a Volcano
"We are left with the same questions: What does the future hold for us here? What is going to happen to us if Shariah law is applied in Egypt? Is there any way out for us?"Thursday, December 6, 2012
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Morsi's Power Grab Creates More Unrest in Egypt
"We Christians are not sure, together with most Egyptians, if we should actually take the risk and go to work and drive through the city, or should we just stay at home waiting for the unknown,"...Tuesday, November 27, 2012
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Report Re-Confirms Nigerian Student Massacre Targeted Christians in Mubi
Many mainstream media have reported the massacre of students in Mubi, Nigeria, on Oct. 1 was likely the result of a political/election issue among students at Federal Polytechnic State University,...Wednesday, October 17, 2012
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Syrian Pastor Pleads for Prayers Amid Violence
"It was much-unexpected turmoil. Not even in our wildest dreams did we imagine the violence that is sweeping across the country now. For many years Syria enjoyed peace and stability in the heart of...Friday, October 5, 2012
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Situation for Christians in Syria Deteriorates, But Ministry Continues
For the Syrian Christians who want to flee the country during the civil war, there are not many possibilities left. They are trying to flee to countries which have a degree of freedom of religion,...Thursday, August 30, 2012
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Five Churches in Kenya Damaged in Retaliatory Attacks
"Kenya and the border area between Kenya and Somalia has become a dangerous place for followers of Christ, as well as aid workers trying to help those caught in the chaos and poverty," Open Doors...Tuesday, August 28, 2012
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Christian Blogger: Friday Protest in Egypt Could Turn Ugly, Prayers Urged
Fear has already filled the hearts of many Egyptian Christians, as well as Muslims, dreading the possible scenarios of chaos that could take place on Friday and even continue.Thursday, August 23, 2012
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Christian Blogger: Prayers Needed as Confrontation Possible in Egypt on August 24
An Open Doors USA co-worker in Egypt blogs about the chaotic, changing situation in the country over the last several months.Friday, August 17, 2012
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Iraqi Christian Exodus from Mosul Continues Due to Unabated Violence
Mosul is now one of the most violent cities in Iraq, with Christians and other minorities often targets of the violence. As a result, thousands of Christians have left the Iraqi city since 2003...Thursday, August 16, 2012
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19 Nigerian Christians Reported Killed Monday Night in Worship Service Attack
Gunmen armed with Kalashnikov assault rifles surrounded a church in central Nigeria and opened fire during a Monday night worship service. According to a report, the attackers killed 19 of the...Tuesday, August 7, 2012
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Egyptian Christian Blogger: Living in the Charged Atmosphere of Ramadan
Ramadan is a month when Muslims want to try to win "infidels" back to Islam. This can cause a lot of tension among Egypt’s Christians -- to remain respectful but firm against their Muslim...Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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Eighteen Confirmed Dead in Twin Church Attacks in Kenya
At least 18 people have died and 66 have been wounded in Kenya’s northeastern town of Garissa on Sunday when assailants burst into the Africa Inland Church (AIC) and Catholic church, shooting at...Monday, July 2, 2012
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Blogger: Egyptian Christians Need to Put Trust in God Amidst Fear, Uncertainties
An Open Doors worker in Egypt blogs about Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi winning the presidential election and the possible mass fleeing of Christians from the country.Tuesday, June 26, 2012