Persecutions - Page 2

Iran January 14

Iran allegedly airs 97 'coercive confessions' amid record-breaking North Korea-style internet blackout

The Iranian regime aired alleged forced confessions from handcuffed protesters during a record-breaking internet blackout lasting over 144 hours.

World Religions Christianity January 14

Nigeria named epicenter of global killings of Christians over faith in 2025, report says

Christians killed in Nigeria reaches alarming levels as Open Doors reports 3,490 of 4,849 Christians murdered worldwide for their faith occurred in Nigeria.

World January 14

Watchdog highlights nations where Christians face persecution around the globe

Open Doors' World Watch List 2026 discusses Christian persecution in nations around the globe, including North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan and others.

Iran January 13

Iran regime opened fire with live ammunition on protesters, doctor says: ‘Shoot-to-kill’

Iranian protests that began Dec. 28 saw security forces shift to live ammunition by Jan. 8, with over 3,000 deaths estimated nationwide.

Middle East January 13

Iranian student shot in head at close range amid protests, body buried along roadside

Iranian student Rubina Aminian was shot in the head at close range, joining thousands allegedly killed by government forces, according to Iran Human Rights, a Norway-based group.

Media January 12

Pope Leo XIV calls out jihadist violence, warns ‘Orwellian-style’ ideology is eroding free speech in the West

Pope Leo XIV warns woke ideology is undermining free speech in the West, calling out "Orwellian-style language" that excludes non-conforming voices.

Iran January 11

Iran’s ‘distinctive’ drone deployment sees death toll soar amid violent protests

Iran allegedly deploys drones amid nationwide protests as Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 544 confirmed deaths and over 10,000 arrests.

Iran January 10

Iran flips ‘kill switch’ to hide alleged crimes as death toll rises amid protests

Iran protests spread to 180 cities as authorities allegedly use lethal force against demonstrators, with human rights activists in Iran reporting 65 killed and 2,300 arrested.

World Religions Christianity December 28

Africa’s Christian Crisis: How 2025’s deadly attacks finally drew global attention after Trump’s intervention

Christian communities in Africa reportedly under siege as Islamist groups target churches and believers across multiple countries during Christmas 2025.

World Religions Christianity December 25

Christmas returns to Holy Land cities as Bethlehem’s Christian population dwindles, Nazareth remains strong

Christmas returns to Bethlehem amid ongoing concerns over Christian population decline from 86% in 1950 to just 10% today, while Nazareth enjoys growth.

World December 7

Nigeria secures release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from Catholic school after weeks in captivity

Nigeria secured the release of 100 abducted schoolchildren from Niger state after month-long ordeal, amid ongoing persecution concerns against Christians.