Iran: court hearing for Christians arrested in May

Iran: court hearing for Christians arrested in May

Iranian Christians request prayer for four Christian converts from Muslim backgrounds who have been charged with action against national security. Three are due to appear in Rasht Court tomorrow (10th September) to face additional charges related to their Christian...
Algeria: blasphemy appeal verdict

Algeria: blasphemy appeal verdict

During August Middle East Concern issued prayer requests for Slimane Bouhafs (49), an Algerian Christian man who on 6th August was convicted of blasphemy against Islam and its Prophet. He was fined heavily and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment – the maximum...
Iran: update on Christian prisoner

Iran: update on Christian prisoner

Friends of Christian prisoner Maryam Naghash Zargaran are pleased to report that Maryam has been allowed home on medical furlough. Maryam, who was previously granted medical furlough for a range of health issues in June 2016, returned to Evin Prison, Tehran on 27th...
Iran: Christians arrested at picnic

Iran: Christians arrested at picnic

The families and friends of five Iranian Christians arrested during a picnic and fishing expedition are deeply concerned for their welfare and are requesting prayer. On Friday 26th August Ramiel Bet Tamraz (pictured), Amin Nader Afshar, Hadi Askary, Mohamad Dehnay and...
Algeria: blasphemy appeal verdict

Algeria: update on Christian in blasphemy case

On 5th and 8th August Middle East Concern sent out prayer requests from Algeria for Slimane Bouhafs (49), a Christian man who has been given a heavy fine and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment – the maximum punishment for blasphemy against Islam and its...