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Thirteen Christians died and three others were badly wounded when Fulani herdsmen suddenly attacked a village in Plateau – after living nearby ‘peacefully for a long time’. About 20 armed herdsmen attacked the mainly Christian village of Kulben in Plateau state late...

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UK Government affirms commitment to implement Truro Persecution Review The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to put pressure on countries where Christians are facing serious persecution. Measures under consideration include sanctions and freezing financial assets. Concerns that promised action against persecution...

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You are invited to meet those who dare to follow Jesus no matter the cost. Release International Worship Weekend is a celebration of all that God is doing in and through the church around the world. This is a unique opportunity to...

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Tensions are mounting in Iran, where vast numbers have been gathering in protest at the killing of an Iranian general by a US drone strike. Iran has retaliated with missile attacks on US airbases in Iraq, including Erbil in Kurdistan. Fifty people...

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Islamist terror group Boko Haram have kidnapped a state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria and released a video – which is a remarkable testimony to his faith. And in a subsequent raid, they kidnapped a second pastor and 40 others....

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Attacks by terrorists in north east Nigeria have forced thousands of Christians to flee for their lives. Release’s Kenneth Harrod recently spoke to some of those displaced – and saw first-hand how your support is helping believers stay strong in their faith....

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Increasing persecution by the Iranian authorities is forcing hundreds of believers to escape to neighbouring Turkey, reports Release’s Tom Hardie. Morteza, who came to faith in Christ in 2005, had a small but successful office equipment business in the ancient Iranian port...

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Renewed conflict in Syria and insecurity in Iraq may force another exodus of Iraqi Christians, warns partner Jamal. By Release’s Andrew Boyd. Only around 300,000 Christians remain in Iraq from a peak of 1.8 million in the year 2000. They’ve been driven...

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