ASSIST News Service
Churches attacked in Egypt
The escalation of Muslim attacks on Christian churches in Egypt continues unabated.
Two arrested in connection with murder of missionary Graham Staines
Fourteen years after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two young sons were burnt to death in sleep by a right wing mob, two suspects were arrested Friday from Odisha's Keonjhar district.
Christians targeted in Sudan
Sudan has stepped up its arrests and deportations of Christians, with interrogation including threats to bury them alive, sources said.
Protest over church closures in Indonesia
Hundreds of Christians have hit the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia's capital to urge government action after local officials demolished a church building and threatened to close others at the behest of Islamist forces.
Pastor Saeed Abedini told to recant faith
Iranian officials are now threatening American Pastor Saeed Abedini that he will be held longer than his eight-year sentence unless he recants his faith.
Pastor Behnam Irani in need of medical assistance
Pastor Behnam Irani is being denied medical assistance in Ghezal Hesar prison, Iran, Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports