Iran: update on three Christians arrested in Rasht

Iran: update on three Christians arrested in Rasht

On 17th May Middle East Concern requested prayer for three Iranian Christians belonging to the self-styled “Church of Iran” network who were arrested on 13th May in Rasht. We are pleased to report that two were released on bail: Yasser on 28th May and...
Iran: Christian prisoner in urgent need of medical care

Iran: Christian prisoner in urgent need of medical care

Family and friends of Maryam (Naseem) Naghash Zargaran, a believer from a Muslim background who has been held for nearly three years in Evin prison in Tehran, are greatly concerned about her present situation and request prayer for her treatment and release from...
Sudan: pastor re-arrested

Sudan: pastor re-arrested

On 18th January Middle East Concern reported the release of Pastor Kuwa Shamal of the Sudan Church of Christ. He was detained on 18th December and held for three days. After his release he was required to report to the security service (the NISS) on a daily basis...
Iran: three Christians detained in Rasht

Iran: three Christians detained in Rasht

Iranian Christians request prayer for three Christians belonging to the self-styled “Church of Iran” network who were arrested on 13th May and remain in detention in Rasht. On 13th May security agents raided the home of Yousef Nadarkhani, a church leader who attracted...
Algeria: church ordered to close

Algeria: church ordered to close

Algerian Christians request prayer for a church in the south of Tizi Ouzou province which has been ordered to close. On 24th April the church leaders received a letter from the district authorities requiring the church to cease all religious activities on the grounds...