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Christian minority faced escalating violence and harassment in May 2024 even as the country voted

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(Photo: EFI) A disturbing wave of mob attacks, disrupted religious gatherings and obstruction of funeral rites has swept across several Indian states over the past month, highlighting the escalating threats and hostilities faced by the country’s Christian minority community. The incidents, occurring throughout May 2024, and reported by various sources to Christian Today underscore a … Read more

Indian Christians celebrate Easter across the country with prayers, feasts and rejoicing

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Christians gather for Dawn Service on Easter Sunday Morning. (Photo: CT India) Christians across India celebrated Easter, the most important festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with profound religious fervour on Sunday, March 31. The day marked the culmination of Holy Week, a period of prayers and penitence recalling the final phase of Christ’s … Read more

Niger coup puts country at greater risk of attacks by extremists, says Open Doors

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(Photo: Unsplash/Jannik) The coup in Niger has left the country more vulnerable to attacks from Islamist extremists, Open Doors has warned. Niger’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, was removed by soldiers on Wednesday.  Illia Djadi, an expert with Open Doors who is originally from Niger, said he was saddened by the “unexpected development”. He said … Read more