Somaliland: Verdict still awaited

Somaliland: Verdict still awaited

The verdict in the trial of  Mohamed and Hamdi, charged with “apostasy” and “spreading Christianity,” and several other defendants, has still not been announced. This despite the judge communicating several times that a decision could be expected soon. As previously...
Iran: Imprisoned Christian convert requests prayer

Iran: Imprisoned Christian convert requests prayer

Nasser Navard Goltapeh (59) a Christian convert serving a 10-year prison sentence requests prayer after his request for conditional release was refused. Nasser was arrested in June 2016 at a private gathering in Tehran, along with three foreign visitors. They were...
Libya: Church in Tripoli facing eviction

Libya: Church in Tripoli facing eviction

The Union Church of Libya requests prayer for a new building to be used in Tripoli for worship as they are facing eviction from their current premises. Established by expatriate Christians in 1962 as an international fellowship, the Union Church is one of five...
Iran: Christian convert loses appeal 

Iran: Christian convert loses appeal 

Iranian Christians request prayer for a convert whose 10-month prison sentence for “propaganda against the regime” was upheld by the court of appeal on 26 June. Hamed was arrested in Karaj on 23 February 2019. Security agents then raided his home, confiscating Bibles,...
Iran: Verdicts for Christian converts 

Iran: Verdicts for Christian converts 

Iranian Christians request prayer for three Christian converts who have each received five-year prison sentences. On 26 June, Amin Khaki, Milad Goudarzi and Alireza Nourmohammadi were informed they have each been given the maximum prison sentence for “propaganda that...