Algeria: Appeal of convicted Christian heard 

Algeria: Appeal of convicted Christian heard 

Algerian Christians request continued prayer for Foudhil Bahloul (35), a Christian from a Muslim background as he waits for a 10 November decision on his appeal of a conviction on several charges. His case was heard in the provincial appeals court of Ain Defla on 27...
Middle East: Pray for couple’s resettlement interview

Middle East: Pray for couple’s resettlement interview

Rama and Joseph request prayer for a resettlement interview scheduled for 28 October 2021. As MEC previously reported, Rama and Joseph fled Syria because of family threats due to their marriage. Rama is a convert from Islam, while Joseph is from a Christian...
Algeria: Imminent appeal hearing

Algeria: Imminent appeal hearing

The appeal hearing for Foudhil Bahloul, who in July received a six month prison sentence for receiving “illegal donations,” will be heard on 27 October 2021. Foudhil (35), a Christian from a Muslim background, ​​​​​​​was sentenced to six months...
Iran: Missing convert located

Iran: Missing convert located

Iranian Christians are thankful that Ayoub Poor-Rezazade has been released on bail. Ayoub was arrested with two other Christian converts on 5 September. There had been no news from him or about him since 8 September, causing consternation, especially since his friends...