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Human rights groups protest detention of Christians in Eritrea

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(Photo: Screenshot YouTube.com/Tearstojoyministries.org) Several international human rights organizations, including the U.K.-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide, convened a protest vigil outside the Eritrean Embassy in London, marking the 20th anniversary of the ongoing detention of senior church leaders in Eritrea.  The vigil, held last Thursday, was significant for being the first in-person protest held at the Eritrean … Read more

Lawsuits Filed against U.S. Pro-Hamas Groups Accused of Fueling the Fire of College Antisemitism

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JERUSALEM, Israel – In the wake of rampant U.S. antisemitism at colleges and universities, lawsuits have been filed on behalf of the families of Hamas massacre victims against two pro-Hamas groups accused of fomenting the widespread unrest on college campuses. CBN News talked with attorney Arsen Ostrovsky, who is helping lead the legal battle against National Students for … Read more

Hindu nationalist groups embark on cross-country 'Ram Rath Yatra' in United States and Canada

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(Photo: Shireen Bhatia/CT India) Hindu nationalist groups in the United States and Canada have embarked on an ambitious two-month tour of over 1,000 temples across North America with a “Ram Rath Yatra,” jointly orchestrated by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) and its Canadian counterpart. The Yatra, which translates to “journey” or “pilgrimage,” will … Read more

Citizens' groups release damning 'charge sheet' against government for undermining democracy

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(Photo: Unsplash) In a scathing indictment, over 20 citizens’ organizations and prominent individuals have released a comprehensive “charge sheet” accusing the Government of India of systematically subverting and undermining parliamentary democracy over the last decade. The 12-page charge sheet titled “We the People of India vs. Government of India” was made public at an online press … Read more

Assam government's ban on healing draws flak from Christian groups

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(Photo: Unsplash/Jon Tyson) The Assam government’s recent move to ban “magical healing” practices in the name of treatment has drawn criticism from the Christian community in the state. The Assam cabinet recently approved the ‘Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024’ which seeks to prohibit practices of magical healing for treating congenital diseases like … Read more

Religious freedom groups criticise Biden administration for leaving Nigeria off violators list

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Burial on Christmas Day, 2023, of Christians slain in NTV village, Plateau state, Nigeria. (Photo: Christian Daily News, Morning Star News) Religious freedom advocacy groups are criticizing the Biden administration for leaving Nigeria off the U.S. State Department list of the world’s worst violators of religious freedom despite constant attacks and violence impacting Christian communities. … Read more

RSS backed groups raise demand for delisting Christian tribals in Jharkhand and Tripura

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(Photo: Janjati Suraksha Manch (JSM)/Facebook page) In a divisive and polarising turn of events, the Janjati Suraksha Manch (JSM), closely aligned with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), launched a targeted campaign against Christian tribal communities, strategically timed during the Christmas season. This calculated move unfolded through precisely … Read more

US Faith-Based Groups Aim to Save 'Israel's Breadbasket' at Risk Since Terrorist Invasion

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A coalition of faith-based organizations has announced it is adopting an Israeli community as its sister city in a bid to rescue and restore “Israel’s breadbasket” – a vital agricultural region between Gaza and the Negev Desert that accounts for over 60% of Israel’s agricultural produce. Known as Ein Habesor, this region is referenced in … Read more

Morocco earthquake: Christian groups send emergency aid as nearly 2,500 confirmed dead

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(Photo: YouTube Screenshot/ABC News) A devastating earthquake has left more than 2,400 dead and thousands injured in Morocco, prompting international aid efforts and a response from Christian groups Convoy of Hope and Operation Rescue, among others. The epicenter of the 6.8-magnitude quake was in the High Atlas mountains, about 45 miles southwest of Marrakech, making … Read more