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2022-07-21

  • Gunmen Kill Pastor's Sons and Abduct Daughter
    Sunset with the words, ''Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

    Gunmen broke into the home of Pastor Daniel Umaru in Njairi, Adamawa State, during the early morning hours of July 6th. The results of the attack were devastating to the family. While Pastor Daniel survived the gunshot wound, his two sons were killed during the attack, and his 13-year-old daughter, Ijagla, was abducted. The pastor's wife was left in a state of unconsciousness due to the shock.
  • Christians Persecuted in Russian-Occupied Areas
    Cathedral in the mountains of Crimea
    Pray for believers caught in the midst of the turmoil.

    Several recently occurring incidents have led to charges against citizens of Russian-occupied Crimea. In a report published on July 5th, Forum 18 outlines several instances of harassment against Christians and Muslims, demonstrating the oppressive control that Russia is forcing upon people living within areas of the peninsula.
  • Imprisoned Lawyer Subjected to Forced Labour
    Shi Minglei, Cheng Yuan
    Shi Minglei and husband Cheng Yuan
    Photo: ChinaAid

    Cheng Yuan was arrested in 2019 for his work as a lawyer, and for his involvement in an organization known as Changsha Funeng (read more). The purpose of the organization is to protect the rights and interests of vulnerable members of society. The arrested Christian lawyer was eventually sentenced to five years in prison. Two other members of the organization, who were convicted along with Cheng, have received sentences of two or three years.