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  May 17, 2024

  Rise in police raids, arrests sparks concern among Baptists in Kazakhstan

  A sharp escalation in police raids, arrests and fines in the past two months have traumatized Baptists in southern Kazakhstan, raising concerns about the future of religious liberty in the country. 

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  May 12, 2024

  Ghana demolition leaves over 6,000 Liberian refugees displaced, 65 churches looted, destroyed

  Hundreds of Liberian refugees living in Ghana have been left destitute following the demolition of a section of a refugee camp, 28 miles (45 kilometers) outside of the country’s capital, Accra.

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  May 11, 2024

  Catholic archdiocese list of pro-life candidates leaked ahead of Dominican elections

  With elections in the Dominican Republic on May 19, the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo issued a document titled "Candidates in favor of life and family values," listing 122 legislative candidates belonging to the major parties who are openly pro-life. The diocese urged that they be elected to assume positions in Congress.

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  May 3, 2024

  Protestant pastor's prison sentence upheld in Algeria over 'illegal worship' conviction

  A court in Algeria last week upheld a one-year prison sentence for a top church leader baselessly convicted of “illegal worshiping,” according to a legal advocacy group.

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  Apr 29, 2024

  Coptic Christian homes set on fire over rumored church construction in Egypt

  Angry residents beat Coptic Christians and torched their homes last Tuesday in Egypt's southern Minya governorate over rumors that a church building was to be constructed there.

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  Apr 11, 2024

  Ukrainian priest could face 12 years in prison for ‘espionage’

  A Ukrainian priest abducted by Russian occupiers nearly a year ago could face 12 years in prison after a secret court trial for alleged espionage, contrary to international law, according to rights watchdog Forum 18.

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  Apr 3, 2024

  Presbyterian church of Pakistan leaders reconcile after years of division

  In a significant turn of events, the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan (PCP) has emerged from years of division and legal battles to reunite its fractured ranks, raising hope for a stronger, more cohesive denomination.

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  Mar 28, 2024

  Nicaragua convicts 11 pastors linked to US ministry on ‘sham charges’ of money laundering

  The Nicaraguan judiciary has convicted 11 Nicaraguan pastors linked to the U.S.-based Mountain Gateway ministry on charges of money laundering.

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  Mar 25, 2024

  Nicaragua again bans Holy Week processions amid crackdown

  Nicaragua has banned the Catholic Church’s public Holy Week celebrations for a second straight year amid other repressive measures that have included Protestant organizations.

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  Mar 20, 2024

  'Submit to Allah': French villagers horrified by vandalism of 58 graves, church with Islamist slogans

  Villagers at a cemetery in Dordogne Department in southwest France were horrified that vandals painted Islamist slogans in French and Arabic on 58 graves, a church door, a World War I memorial and tomb art depicting the crucifixion.