Iraq had 300 churches and 1.4 million Christians in 2003, but now only 57 churches and about half a million Christians remain with members of the minority fleeing Islamist attacks, according to local reports.
Iranian Islamic clerics say that Christian booklets are being distributed throughout the country in a 'wave of evangelism'and that Islamists should fight back with 'thousands of websites and books'.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has said it hopes a UN-led inquiry into North Korean human rights abuses will be the first step towards justice for the country's people.
Five members of the Church of Iran denomination appeared before a judge at the 14th Branch of the Revolutionary Court in Shiraz, Fars Province on March 10 and were handed exorbitant bail terms.
Christians around the world who have been praying for Burma have been warned against euphoria over reform, while Christian and Muslim minorities remain under attack by the military.
Pakistan's national assembly joined a chorus of condemnation Monday following Saturday's rioting in Lahore by Muslims that prompted Christians to flee before scores of their houses were burned.
Government authorities in Pakistan stand accused of failing to protect a vulnerable community who fled their Christian quarter and watched helplessly as their homes were robbed and set ablaze.