Pakistani Christian teen released on bail in blasphemy case amid allegations of forced conversion

(Photo: Unsplash/Solen Feyissa) A Christian teenager arrested last week under Pakistan’s blasphemy law was released on bail yesterday, 14 March 2024, informed sources. The Attock police arrested 18-year-old Ashbeel Ghauri from his home, after his former classmate filed a complaint against him alleging that he disrespected Islam in Pakistan’s Punjab Province. “We praise God and … 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

Christians in UP arrested and released on bail after being accused of conversion

(Photo: Unsplash) On August 15, the police in Uttar Pradesh accused 37 individuals, including 19 women, of engaging in purported conversion charges in Jaunpur district’s Rajjupur village. Five individuals, three of whom were pastors, were detained and freed on bail the same day after being brought before a sub-divisional magistrate. Pastor Dinesh Kumar told UCA … 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