Iran: Three converts arrested
Iranian Christians request prayer for Ismail Narimanpour, Mohammad Ali Torabi and Alireza Vark Shah who were arrested by intelligence agents on 19 April in Dezful, Khuzestan province in south-west Iran. According to Mohabbat News, Ismail’s home was raided at 7 a.m.... read more
Somaliland: Trial underway
After a two-day postponement, several people detained since January had their first hearing today (19 April) in Hargeisa with various international observers present. They are charged with offences against the state religion (Islam) and inciting others to disobey laws... read more
Algeria: Court hearing postponed
Christians in Algeria ask for continued prayer for Pastor Rachid Seighir, and his bookshop assistant Nouh Hamami, as their appeal hearing has been postponed to 16 May. Pastor Rachid leads the Oran City church (L’Oratoire) and also owns a book and stationery shop,... read more
Iran: Christian convert released from prison
Friends of Christian convert MajidReza Souzanchi, thankful for his recent release from prison, request prayer. MajidReza Souzanchi Kushani was arrested at a house church in November 2017 and imprisoned in Evin Prison. He was charged with promoting house churches, in... read more
Somaliland: Trial date set for detainees
A 17 April trial date has been set for several people detained since January. On 21 and 22 January 2021, police in Hargeisa, Somaliland arrested Mohamed, Hamdi, an Ethiopian woman, Aster, and Hamdi A, a Somali woman. Mohamed and Hamdi’s baby was detained with... read more
Somaliland: Prayer for detainees
On 21 and 22 January 2021, police in Hargeisa, Somaliland arrested Mohamed and Hamdi and their new-born baby, as well as an Ethiopian woman, Aster and Hamdi A, a Somali woman. On 14 and 15 February additional arrests took place in Hargeisa. On 4 April 2021, the... read more
North Cyprus: Update on Ryan Keating’s situation
Continued prayer is requested for Ryan Keating, who has been charged with illegally importing Christian materials into North Cyprus. He faces travel restrictions while the case is in progress and the possibility of a large fine if convicted. On 31 March Ryan presented... read more
Iran: Update – Christian converts summoned to prison
Iranian Christians request prayer for Christian converts Homayoun Zhaveh (62) and his wife Sara Ahmadi (42) who have been summoned to serve prison sentences due to their house church activities. Homayoun suffers from advanced Parkinson’s disease. In June 2019,... read more
Egypt: Convert beaten
On 17 March “Brother P,” was lured from his house by his neighbours and beaten due to his conversion to Christianity. His house and belongings were also damaged. Brother P has a physical disability that prevented him from escaping. Other Christians who... read more
Turkey: Pastor awaits hearing verdict
Pastor Michael Feulner thanks those who have been praying for him and requests continued prayer as he waits for the results of a 22 March court hearing contesting a security designation that could effectively ban him from the country. Michael, a German citizen, came... read more
Algeria: Christian faces five-year prison term
Algerian Christians request prayer for Hamid, a convert from Islam, convicted of blasphemy after losing an appeal. Hamid (43), married with four children (ages 6, 4, 3 years and five-months-old), has known Jesus since 2001. In 2018 he shared a caricature of the... read more
Iran: Prison terms expected to start soon
Iranian Christians request prayer for Christian converts Homayoun Zhaveh (62) and his wife Sara Ahmadi (42) who are expecting to be summoned to serve prison sentences on account of their house church activities. Homayoun, who suffers from advanced Parkinson’s disease,... read more