19th April 2010
Iranian Christian Converts Face Charges of Apostasy
Two Christian women in Iran are facing charges of "propagation of the Christian faith" and "apostasy".
Maryam and Marzieh are converts to the Christian faith from Islam, and after their arrest there have been reports of harsh treatment and pressure to renounce Christ and return to Islam. Iran's law allows the death penalty for apostasy.
17th April 2010
Kyrgyzstan Suffers and Christians are Concerned
Christians are concerned that the recent unrest that resulted in the ousting of the Kyrgyz President may prove to be dangerous for believers.
6th February 2010
Iranian Church Growing Despite Increased Persecution
Christians in Iran are facing an increased risk of arrest during the current troubles.
14 believers are now known to be in prison, some in the notorious Evin prison, and many were arrested following the protests after the disputed election in June of last year.
