International community urged to act after death of Eritrean church leader in prison

(Photo: Release International) Appeals have been made to the international community to put pressure on Eritrea to uphold religious liberty after the death of a church leader in prison.  Rev Ghirmay Araya was one of the founding fathers of the Full Gospel Church in Eritrea and was arrested and jailed for his faith in 2021, … Read more

Christian mother of 5 released on bail after 19 months in Nigerian prison

Rhoda Jatau pictured with her family before her imprisonment for a WhatsApp message. (Photo: ADF International) After being imprisoned for over 500 days in Nigeria, a Christian mother of five has been released on bail and awaits a trial that could land her up to five more years behind bars if she is found guilty … Read more

Christian preacher facing prison over Bible sign near abortion clinic

Stephen Green. (Photo: Christian Legal Centre) UK: A Christian preacher who held a sign with a Bible verse on it inside an abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’ could be sent to prison. Stephen Green, 72, from south Wales, is being supported by the Christian Legal Centre (CLC) who said that he is being prosecuted after holding … Read more

13 Eritrean Christians released from prison in response to letter campaign

(Photo: Screenshot YouTube.com/Tearstojoyministries.org) Thirteen Eritrean Christians have been released from prison after being falsely imprisoned for 10 years, according to The Voice of the Martyrs Christian ministry, which said the prisoners included seven women and six men who were released as part of a campaign it initiated. The Christians were released about two weeks ago … Read more