Nov 29, 2016
A group of 19 human rights organisations including Middle East Concern are calling on the international community and United Nations bodies to protect the rights of Christians in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In the summer of 2016 Iranian authorities increased their...
Nov 22, 2016
In August and September Middle East Concern issued prayer requests for Slimane Bouhafs (49), an Algerian Christian man who on 6th September was convicted of blasphemy and was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment. Because of Slimane’s deteriorating health, his family...
Nov 17, 2016
Christians in Sudan request prayer for four Christian men who are imprisoned and standing trial on several charges – some of which could result in the death penalty or life imprisonment. The men are: Rev. Hassan Abduraheem Kodi Taour (pictured right); Rev. Kuwa...
Nov 7, 2016
Christians in Morocco request prayer for Mohammed Saeed Zao, a Christian who survived an assassination attempt on the night of Friday 4th November. Mohammed is well-known because of his promotion of the rights of Christians, and has featured in many media interviews...
Nov 7, 2016
Relatives and friends of three Christians from Azerbaijan and an Iranian Christian are delighted to report that they have all been released from prison on bail, and the Azerbaijanis were able to travel back home yesterday (6th November). Eldar Gurbanov (48), Yusif...
