Somaliland: Christians on trial

Somaliland: Christians on trial

The final hearing for several people detained since January will be held 2 May, with a verdict expected later that week. Those indicted are charged with offences against the state religion (Islam) and inciting others to disobey laws relating to public order. Three of...
Saudi Arabia: Convert acquitted on theft charge

Saudi Arabia: Convert acquitted on theft charge

Further to yesterday’s prayer request, at a court hearing today, 22 April, A., an Arab convert who has lived all his life in Saudi Arabia, was acquitted on theft charges. After he had helped his sister escape abuse because of her conversion to Christianity, he...
Saudi Arabia: Convert acquitted on theft charge

Saudi Arabia: Pray for court hearing

In March we requested prayer for A., an Arab convert who has lived all his life in Saudi Arabia. He is facing several court cases brought against him because of his faith, as well as violent threats against his wife and son. In last month’s court hearing he was...
Iran: Four converts arrested

Iran: Four converts arrested

Iranian Christians request prayer for Ismail Narimanpour, Mohammad Ali Torabi, Alireza Vark Shah and Hojjat Lotfi Khalaf who were arrested by intelligence agents on 19 April in Dezful, Khuzestan province in south-west Iran. According to Mohabbat News, Ismail’s home...