North Cyprus: Update on case against Ryan Keating

North Cyprus: Update on case against Ryan Keating

On 13 May the district judge in Iskele acknowledged the closure of the case against Ryan Keating and ordered the cancellation of his bond arrangement. Ryan had been charged with illegally importing Christian books and producing wine without a license following a joint...
Iran: Christian converts summoned to serve prison sentences

Iran: Christian converts summoned to serve prison sentences

Narges Nasri, Abbas Soori and Mehran Shamloui  were informed on 7 May that their appeal was rejected and they had five days to turn themselves in to Evin Prison to start serving their combined  prison sentences of more than 40 years. In November 2024, security forces...
North Cyprus: Update on case against Ryan Keating

North Cyprus: Update on Ryan Keating’s case

On 15 April – to be able to resolve the case even though he felt he had not intentionally done anything wrong –  Ryan Keating pleaded guilty in the Famagusta court to charges of illegal storage of Bibles and providing unauthorised training on barista...
Mauritania: Christians still concerned for their safety

Mauritania: Christians still concerned for their safety

Christians in Sélibaby have grave concerns for their safety and lives as the incitement of hate against them by prominent religious and community leaders continues. Following a demonstration against the existence of Christians in the area, a mob desecrated the grave...
Mauritania: Christians still concerned for their safety

Mauritania: Demonstration against Christians planned

Muslim Imams in a southern city are using social media platforms to call for a public demonstration against Christians. They are objecting to the existence of Christians calling them “infidels” and “apostates.” The demonstration has been approved by the authorities...