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2023-08-17

  • Pastor and Family Detained; Multiple Other Christians Arrested
    Christians worshipping together in India.
    A worship service in India.
    Photo: VOMC

    A pastor, his wife and their three-year-old son have been jailed in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh after holding a prayer service at their home in Haidargarh on July 30th. Pastor Harendra Singh and his wife Priya were arrested and remanded on allegations of "luring innocent people to Christianity." Because both of these parents were detained, they had to take their young son with them to prison.
  • Access to Church Building Blocked
    A congregation in church with a person at the pulpit.
    A church in Indonesia.
    Photo: VOMC

    Gaining permission to build a church building in Indonesia has proven onerous for many followers of Jesus, creating multiple instances of conflict between Christians, community members, as well as their governing leaders. (For previously published reports outlining some of these incidents, go to our country report.)
  • Several Imprisoned Christians Released!
    Pastor Haile and Dr. Kiflu
    Pastor Haile Naizgi and Dr. Kiflu
    Gebremeskel, who remain in prison.

    In a Persecution & Prayer Alert report that was published on July 27th, a call had been issued for prayer on behalf of two Christian leaders who have served more than 7,000 days in prison, without charge, because of their faith. (For more details about their situations, go to this page.)