Human rights groups protest detention of Christians in Eritrea

(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

Human rights group calls for reforms to protect Christians in West Papua

(Photo: Unsplash/Jeremy Yap) The human rights group Christian Solidarity International has appealed to the U.N. Human Rights Council to ensure that the Muslim-majority nation of Indonesia implements immediate reforms to protect Christians in West Papua, a region located in the archipelago’s easternmost part, where indigenous people are predominantly Christian. The West Papuans face racial discrimination … Read more

Christian Farmer Narrowly Cheats Death as Hezbollah Treats Him Like a Human Shield

SOUTH LEBANON – Hamas is not the only terror group that uses human shields. Hezbollah is using similar tactics in its attacks on northern Israel. Evidence shows weapons have been hidden in densely populated areas, hoping Israel would hit those locations. In this exclusive report, CBN News reveals how the terrorist group uses Christian farms in … Read more

US to address human rights concerns with India, affirms State Department official

(Photo: Unsplash/Laurentiu Morariu) In anticipation of US President Joe Biden’s imminent visit to New Delhi for the G20 Summit next month, the United States has reiterated its commitment to addressing human rights issues in India. A senior U.S. official affirmed that the topic of human rights will remain a focal point of discussions between the … Read more

China denies legal visits to detained preacher; family raises alarm over human rights

(Photo: Unsplash/Brian Matangelo) Details have emerged surrounding the April arrest of a house church preacher from China’s Yunnan region who was arrested by local officials and has not returned home. The government has reportedly refrained from issuing a formal written notice of the arrest of Chang Hao or charges to his family, and has repeatedly … Read more