Want to know what’s happening in countries where Christians are persecuted for their faith? Read the latest news from the persecuted church.

Open Doors compiles its news reports using international news media, human rights organizations, and its own sources in countries where Christian persecution is taking place.

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Pastor Emmanuel Na’allah 21 augustus 2025

Pastor killed during worship

A peace-making pastor and a prominent convert from Islam have been murdered in an attack on a church in Yaribori, Katsina State, Nigeria. On 7 July, Islamist militant gunmen burst into a worship service, and shot and killed Pastor Emmanuel Na’allah and his friend, teacher Samaila Gidan Taro, who had converted from Islam. A woman, reported to be the wife of a Pentecostal pastor, was abducted. All three were loved and respected leaders in the Christian community.

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Deaf believer baptized 21 augustus 2025

Deaf believers baptized

In Central Asia, something exciting is happing among the deaf community. Somewhere in Central Asia, a church is organizing ongoing training courses (funded by Open Doors) for new deaf believers. These Bible courses help them to get to know the Bible. These seminars are entitled “Light of the Bible.”

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Somayeh 21 augustus 2025

I could not stay silent

“He took the baby from my arms, laid her on the table. Then he began beating me with his belt,” remembers Somayeh, her voice strong despite the horrific memory.

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