Iran: Christian convert detained in Evin Prison
Friends of Aida Najaflou request prayer as she remains detained in Evin Prison, Tehran, since her arrest nearly four months ago. Aida was arrested in Tehran in early 2025 and taken to Ward 209 of Evin Prison, which is operated by Iranian Intelligence. Later she was...
Middle East: New Believer facing threats and interrogations
Prayer is requested for N., a new Christian from a Muslim background facing threats and interrogation by the secret police. She and her family are refugees in an Arab country. They have been selected for resettlement to a western country. Recently she began to receive...
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
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 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 skills and wine...
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: 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...
Israel: Messianic ministry faces new court hearing
City of Life Ministries (CLM) in Sderot – a town adjacent to Gaza – requests prayer for a court hearing on 2 February. They have an ongoing legal battle over using their rented premises for humanitarian aid and meetings of the Messianic congregation. Sderot, known as...
Türkiye: Protestant Church shot at on New Year’s Eve
The pastor of the Çekmeköy branch of Kurtuluş Kilisesi Derneği (Association of Salvation Church) requests prayer after the building was shot at on the evening of 31 December. On 2 January police arrested two suspects, Serkan P. (33) and Veysi A. (33). Apparently,...
Iran: Twelve Christian converts charged in Nowshahr
Friends request prayer for twelve Christian converts facing charges of “propagation of the religions that are in conflict and against Islam” and “collaborating with foreign governments.” The evidence submitted consisted of Bibles and Christian books, the claim that...
Joint Report: The Plight of Iranian Christians Seeking International Protection in Georgia
Middle East Concern, in collaboration with Article 18, CSW and Open Doors International has released a report on the plight of Iranian Christians seeking international protection in Georgia. The Georgian immigration authorities are consistently refusing the claims of...
2024 Stakeholder report for the United Nation’s Universal Periodic Review (4th Cycle): Türkiye
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