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Friday, 17 June 2022 09:46
Uzbekistan: what life is like for Christians
Church leaders are common targets for violations of rights in Uzbekistan. They are fined for meeting illegally, possession of religious literature, having Christian songs on their smartphones and more. They can be detained, denied exit visas,…
Friday, 17 June 2022 09:43
Afghanistan: Christian media
The situation for women deteriorates rapidly as restrictions erase girls and women from public life. They are virtually prisoners in their homes. Christians remain in danger as the Taliban do house-to-house searches and even confiscate people’s…
Thursday, 09 June 2022 22:44
Lebanon: financial, political and spiritual crisis
The World Bank has extended another year of financial aid to Lebanon despite political bickering. Inflation reached 206% in April, Lebanon’s currency dropped yet again last week, and Heart for Lebanon reports shortages of everything from…
Thursday, 09 June 2022 22:42
Somalia: drought, famine, malnutrition
On 31 May the UN's top humanitarian official for the Horn of Africa predicted a devastating outlook for millions of Somalis, amid worsening famine. Before the end of 2022, 7.1 million people will be affected by…
Thursday, 09 June 2022 22:37
Bangladesh: explosion, floods
On 4 June an explosion and deadly fire rocked the Bangladeshi port city of Chittagong, with fifty official casualties, but five days later hundreds were still missing. Firefighters responded to the blaze but used water on…
Thursday, 09 June 2022 22:34
Nigeria: Pentecost Sunday murders
Gunmen burst into St Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state. They opened fire and set off explosives, killing dozens of worshippers, including many children, who were celebrating Mass on Pentecost Sunday. Legislator Adelegbe Timileyin told local…