World Update
Bangladesh: Muslims Force Converts Back to Islam
Islamist "missionaries" are hauling new Christians back into the mosques and forcing them to return to Islam. These brothers and sisters face violence, threats, and fraudulent tactics in their brand-new walks with Christ.
India: Bible School Students Attacked and Beaten
A group of 30 Hindu radicals attacked 18 Bible school students who were on an evening walk. 10 out of the 18 students were badly beaten. The Hindu radicals also brought false charges against the students, and 10 of them are in police custody after the lies. (For more info on India, see Compass Direct's India News Briefs.)
Iraq: Religious Cleansing Underway
Religious violence against Christians and their churches continues to mount in Iraq. Christians are often given three options - convert, leave, or die. Those that refuse the first two options become targets for horrific attacks.
Pakistan: Religious Minorities Told to Convert or Die
Christians and other minority religions have received letters telling them that if they do not convert to Islam within a short period of time, they will all be killed.
Saudi Arabia: Christian Surgeon Allowed to Return Home
Dr. Fahmy was detained by the Saudi government after publicly acknowledging his faith. He has been harassed, removed from his job, and denied further work permits. Now, though, the government has allowed him to return home to Egypt!