Blogger Ahmed Waqas Goraya now lives in the Netherlands. He says the long arm of Pakistan is coming for him—and many others.
Religious Persecution
David Lin: China Promises to Free in 2030 American Pastor Detained Since 2006
His life imprisonment sentence has been reduced after American pressures, but eight further years in jail may be too much for his frail health.
Covenant Home Church Banned in Shanxi
After the detention of four leaders, the authorities decided to liquidate the popular house church.
Christian from Wenzhou Prosecuted in Sichuan
Lin Xuesui wanted to be a missionary. He has ended up being a prisoner of conscience.
Two Sentenced for Attending a Christian Conference in Malaysia
One year of jail is the penalty for a pastor and a co-worker from Shanxi who went to an event organized by famous evangelist Tang Chongrong
Beijing Lampstand Church: Families Demand Release of Arrested Pastor, Co-Worker
Qin Sifeng and Su Minjun are in jail in Shandong after they tried to evangelize in Yunnan, a reminder of the “zero tolerance” policy for house churches who operate outside of their area.
Henan: Pastor Sentenced to 5 and a Half Years for Printing Bibles
The decision against Lingbao’s Pastor Yang Jianxin has been upheld on appeal. “Illegal” Bibles were compared to pornography.
House Church Pastor and Elder Arrested in Shanxi
After the August 19 raid, the leaders of Linfen’s Covenant House Church were placed under arrest on September 30.
Khalistan Movement Attacks Hindu Temple in Canada
Violent extremists claiming the Sikh homeland in India should become an independent state remain a problem in Canada and other countries.
Wang Xinmin: Veteran Falun Gong Prisoner Sentenced Again
An appeal decision confirmed a verdict of 4 and a half years against a 73-year-old practitioner who has already spent 13 years in jail.