July
17
News and Prayer for the Persecuted

Two Imprisoned Christians Released from Prison in Chiapas, Mexico

7/16/2015 Mexico (Christian Solidarity Worldwide) 

 

As previously reported, Andres Lopez, Virginia Lopez, and three girls were imprisoned for their conversion to Protestantism in Chiapas, Mexico. Although the girls were released earlier once it was discovered that they were minors, on July 10, 2015, Andres and Virginia were released as well and relieved of the initial demand of their respective 5,000 and 2,500 peso fines. State authorities were responsible for intervening in the case and village leaders have since stated that they will allow the Christians to practice their faith freely.

 

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  • Praise God for the release of the three girls, Andres Lopez and Virginia Lopez
  • Pray that state authorities will continue to intervene in attacks against Christians in regions across Mexico
  • Pray that village leaders will keep their promise and allow Christians to practice their faith without fear

Iran Deal "Unconscionable" Because it Leaves Imprisoned American Pastor Saeed Behind
7/14/2015 Iran (ACLJ)

As Iran and the US reached a nuclear agreement, Saeed Abedini, an American citizen, still suffers under cruel prison conditions in Iran. Despite the Obama Administration's promise to prioritize the American pastor, he is left behind as the chance for his freedom slips away. Naghmeh Abedini, Saeed's wife, spoke before Congress in the past weeks and has been advocating for his release for some time. The nuclear negotiations were a golden opportunity for the US to negotiate his release, yet he still remains a prisoner of conscience in Evin prison.


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  • Pray for Saeed as he is detained; pray that he will remain strong in faith

  • Pray that God would move the hearts of members of Congress to have a burden for the detainment of Saeed and other Americans imprisoned 

United States Questions Mexico over Persecution of Protestant Christians

7/13/2015 Mexico (ICC) 

 

International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the United States has questioned Mexico regarding reports of widespread discrimination, violence, and displacement of Protestant Christian communities in Chiapas and several other states. In a private e-mail received by ICC last week, Congressional staff members revealed that Assistant Secretary Roberta Jacobson confirmed that the questioning of the Mexican government by State Department officials took place during the first week of June.

 

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  • Praise God that the United States is speaking up for Protestant Christians across Mexico
  • Pray that the international community will become more aware of the persecution of minority Christians across Mexico

  

Jihadist Groups Surge Attacks Across Africa During Ramadan
7/10/2015 Nigeria  (ICC)
    

Islamic extremist groups continue to pile up shocking body counts, slaughtering scores of civilians during the Muslim holiday month of Ramadan. Across Africa, Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram have devastated communities in Nigeria and Kenya, ramping up attacks against Christians and all "unbelievers" of their brand of Islam during the holiday.

 

  • Pray that as Ramadan ends today, there will be no more attacks by Islamic extremist groups in Africa
  • Pray for the recovery of the victims who were attacked in their homes and by suicide bombings in the last month
  • Pray for the victims of Islamic extremist groups who are pressured to convert to Islam; pray that they will not lose faith and will stand for Christ 

Clerics Announce Bounty on Asia Bibi Even If She Is Acquitted of Blasphemy in Pakistan
7/10/2015 Pakistan (ACLJ)   

 

The husband of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman sentenced to death for committing blasphemy in Pakistan, has observed that even if his wife is acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan's Supreme Court, her life will still be in danger in Pakistan. According the Bibi's husband, a bounty has been placed on his wife's head by Islamic clerics seeking to ensure that the Christian woman is put to death, legally or illegally. Bibi has spent six years in prison since being accused of blasphemy. 

 

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  • Pray for Asia Bibi's health while she is being detained, as it has been reported that her health is deteriorating
  • Pray for the release of all Christians accused of blasphemy in Pakistan
  • Pray that Pakistan will bring an end to its blasphemy laws often used as a tool to persecute Christians

Good News from Iran: Christian Prisoner Pastor Farshid Fathi Gets Early Release Date

7/9/2015 Iran (Christian Today)  

 

Iranian pastor Farshid Fathi, imprisoned since 2010, has now been given an early release date. He was anticipated to be in prison until December 2017 but will now be released December 2015 according to reports. He has suffered inhumane conditions and beatings while in Iran's notorious Evin prison. His only crime is being a Christian and practicing his religion.

 

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  • Praise God for this positive development in Farshid's case and for his early release date
  • Pray that God will keep Farshid away from harm as he continues his detention in Iran-one of the world's most notorious prisons for inhumane conditions

  • Pray that Christians in Iran will be able to practice their faith without fear of persecution

  

 

 
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