Introducing MEC
Algeria: Imminent appeal hearing
The appeal hearing for Foudhil Bahloul, who in July received a six month prison sentence for receiving "illegal donations," will be heard on 27 October 2021. Foudhil (35), a Christian from a Muslim background, was sentenced to six months imprisonment and fined...
Iran: Missing convert located
Iranian Christians are thankful that Ayoub Poor-Rezazade has been released on bail. Ayoub was arrested with two other Christian converts on 5 September. There had been no news from him or about him since 8 September, causing consternation, especially since his friends...
Iran: Christian convert still missing; three others facing a new appeal hearing
On 22 September MEC requested prayer for Ayoub Poor-Rezazade who had gone missing while in custody. His family still has no news of him. Ayoub was arrested with Morteza Mashhoudkari and Ahmad Sarparast in Rasht on 5 September. After interrogation in security offices,...