Turkey: update on Malatya Zirve trial

Turkey: update on Malatya Zirve trial

Turkish Christians are disappointed that no verdict was given today in a long-standing murder trial following the killing of three Christians in Malatya in 2007. Today (28th June) the 114th hearing took place and court officials had informed a relative and a Turkish...
Iran: Christian returns to prison after medical furlough

Iran: Christian returns to prison after medical furlough

Yesterday (27th June) Maryam Naghash Zargaran returned to Evin Prison after the prosecutor’s office refused to extend her medical leave to complete her treatment. Maryam, a believer from a Muslim background, has been held for nearly three years in Evin Prison in...
Turkey: verdict imminent in Malatya Zirve trial?

Turkey: verdict imminent in Malatya Zirve trial?

Turkish Christians request prayer for what could be the final hearing in a long-standing murder trial following the killing of three Christians in Malatya in 2007. Court officials informed a relative and a Turkish church leader that a verdict will be issued at the end...
Iran: update on Rasht arrests – release of Mohammedreza

Iran: update on Rasht arrests – release of Mohammedreza

Iranian Christians are pleased to report that the third Iranian Christian arrested in Rasht on 13th May has also been released. On 31st May Middle East Concern issued a prayer update giving notice that Yasser Mossayebzadeh and Saheb Fadaie had both been released at...
Iran: Christian returns to prison after medical furlough

Iran: release of Christian prisoner on medical furlough

Family and friends of Maryam (Naseem) Naghash Zargaran are delighted to say that Maryam has been allowed out of prison to receive medical treatment. Maryam, a believer from a Muslim background, has been held for nearly three years in Evin Prison in Tehran and has been...