Algeria: Historic church building returned to the EPA
Algerian Christians rejoice in the return of an appropriated church building in Mostaganem. They ask for continued prayer for the situation of the church in the country. The church building is one of several historically recognised places of worship taken over by...
Somaliland: Verdict scheduled for detained believers
A court in Hargeisa, Somaliland, will announce its verdict Saturday, 22 May, in the trial of Mohamed and Hamdi, who are charged with “apostasy” and “spreading Christianity.” Observers from various countries were present in court on 11 May at the fifth and final...
Algeria: Verdict awaited in bookshop trial
Christians in Algeria ask for continued prayer for Pastor Rachid Seighir, and his bookshop assistant Nouh Hamami, as they wait for a court verdict scheduled for 30 May. Pastor Rachid leads the Oran City church (L’Oratoire) and also owns a book and stationery shop,...
Saudi Arabia: Wife confined by family
Recently we asked for prayer for A., a Saudi convert to Christianity who has several court cases against him and is under pressure from his in-laws. On 5 May his wife was contacted by her family and told her mother was ill after receiving a Covid-19 vaccination. ...
Iran: Christian converts charged under amended legislation
Iranian Christians request prayer for converts Amin Khaki, Milad Goodarzi and Alireza Nourmohammadi who have been charged with “propaganda that educates in a deviant way contrary to the holy religion of Islam.” On 5 May, summons were issued to Amin, Milad and Alireza,...
Somaliland: Prayer needed for Tuesday hearing
On 11 May 2021 what is believed to be the final hearing in the trial of Mohamed and Hamdi, charged with “apostasy” and “spreading Christianity" is scheduled to take place. An expected final hearing for them and several co-defendants accused of crimes against Islam...
Somaliland: Christians again face final trial
On either Thursday 6 May or Saturday 8 May, two Christians, charged with "apostasy" and "spreading Christianity," and several co-defendants accused of crimes against Islam, will have what is expected to be their final court appearance. At that time defence lawyers...
Iran: Convert awaiting summons to serve sentence
Iranian Christians request prayer for Christian convert Reza Zaeemi (40) from Karaj. Reza was arrested on the street by plainclothes security agents in November 2020. He was blindfolded, handcuffed, then interrogated for four hours. He was taken to a detention centre...
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...
Iran: Christian convert sentenced to 10-months prison, other converts temporarily released
Iranian Christians request prayer for Christian converts: one in Karaj was sentenced to 10-months’ prison, four recently arrested in Dezful were temporarily released, apparently because of Covid-19. Hamet Ashouri, a member of the “Church of Iran” movement, was...
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 had...
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...