NEWS ALERT: Crackdown on Churches “Spreading” in Southern Laos
By BosNewsLife Asia Service
VIENTIIANE, LAOS (BosNewsLife)-- A government crackdown on churches in southern Laos is spreading to a new district with the brief detention of two "prominent pastors" for alleged unauthorized worship and their involvement in evangelism and an order take down crosses, representatives told BosNewsLife Monday.
VIENTIIANE, LAOS (BosNewsLife)-- A government crackdown on churches in southern Laos is spreading to a new district with the brief detention of two "prominent pastors" for alleged unauthorized worship and their involvement in evangelism and an order take down crosses, representatives told BosNewsLife Monday.Activists: Christian Kachin ‘Killed In Burma As Offensive Continues’
By BosNewsLife Asia Service
RANGOON, BURMA (BosNewsLife)-- The Burmese military continues to carry out "serious human rights abuses" including rape, torture and killings of predominantly Christian ethnic groups, Christian rights activists said in comments monitored by BosNewsLife Friday, May 11.
RANGOON, BURMA (BosNewsLife)-- The Burmese military continues to carry out "serious human rights abuses" including rape, torture and killings of predominantly Christian ethnic groups, Christian rights activists said in comments monitored by BosNewsLife Friday, May 11.
Vietnam Detains Christian Tribespeople
By BosNewsLife Asia Service
HANOI, VIETNAM (BosNewsLife)-- Three Christian ethnic minority tribespeople were reportedly in custody Thursday, May 10, on charges of "anti-state activity" as part what rights activists view as a wider government crackdown on indigenous Degar Montagnard people.
HANOI, VIETNAM (BosNewsLife)-- Three Christian ethnic minority tribespeople were reportedly in custody Thursday, May 10, on charges of "anti-state activity" as part what rights activists view as a wider government crackdown on indigenous Degar Montagnard people.
Evangelists Face Attacks In Two Indian States
By Santosh Digal, BosNewsLife Asia Correspondent reporting from India
CHENNAI, INDIA (BosNewsLife)-- New details emerged Saturday, May 5, about a reported massive attack on 15 Christian evangelists in India's southernmost Tamil Nadu state and other violence that has left several believers injured.
CHENNAI, INDIA (BosNewsLife)-- New details emerged Saturday, May 5, about a reported massive attack on 15 Christian evangelists in India's southernmost Tamil Nadu state and other violence that has left several believers injured.
‘Growing Number Of Christians In Afghanistan’ Despite Death Threats
By BosNewsLife Asia and Middle East Services with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- A growing number of Afghans, including politicians, are embracing Christianity and meet in "house churches" despite death treats and attacks by Islamic militants, according to Christians rights activists and news reports monitored by BosNewsLife Friday, May 4.
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- A growing number of Afghans, including politicians, are embracing Christianity and meet in "house churches" despite death treats and attacks by Islamic militants, according to Christians rights activists and news reports monitored by BosNewsLife Friday, May 4.
Christian Hmong Tribesmen Detained Amid Questions Over Massacre
By BosNewsLife Asia Service with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
HANOI, VIETNAM (BosNewsLife)-- Eight ethnic Hmong tribesmen remained in prison Thursday, May 3, after a court in northwestern Vietnam sent them to 30 months imprisonment for what the government called "disturbing social order and inciting separatist unrest last year."
HANOI, VIETNAM (BosNewsLife)-- Eight ethnic Hmong tribesmen remained in prison Thursday, May 3, after a court in northwestern Vietnam sent them to 30 months imprisonment for what the government called "disturbing social order and inciting separatist unrest last year."
WASHINGTON BRAINWAVE: Vietnam’s Religious Rights Record Under Fire
WASHINGTON, USA (BosNewsLife Columns)-- The United States has expressed concerns over the detention of Christians in Vietnam. Following is an editorial reflecting the views of the U.S. government as broadcast by the Voice of America (VOA) network and picked up by BosNewsLife Columns, the editorial division of BosNewsLife News Agency
Young Mother Jailed For Blasphemy In Pakistan
By BosNewsLife Asia Service
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- There was concern Tuesday, May 1, over the situation of a young Pakistani mother who local Christians said has been "falsely accused" of "blaspheming" Islam's Prophet Muhammad.
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- There was concern Tuesday, May 1, over the situation of a young Pakistani mother who local Christians said has been "falsely accused" of "blaspheming" Islam's Prophet Muhammad.
NEWS ALERT: Blind Chinese Activist Flees To US Embassy
By BosNewsLife Asia Service with BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
BEIJING, CHINA (BosNewsLife)-- A blind activist who became a symbol of the fight more religious and political rights in China has fled to the United States embassy in Beijing after escaping from house arrest, but others close to him have been detained, Christian rights activists told BosNewsLife Saturday, April 28.
BEIJING, CHINA (BosNewsLife)-- A blind activist who became a symbol of the fight more religious and political rights in China has fled to the United States embassy in Beijing after escaping from house arrest, but others close to him have been detained, Christian rights activists told BosNewsLife Saturday, April 28.
Hundreds Of Future Missionaries Graduate In India Amid Persecution
By BosNewsLife Asia Service with BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
NEW DELHI, INDIA (BosNewsLife)-- Hundreds of future missionaries have graduated at a Bible college in India's northern state of Rajasthan and pledged to "die for Christ" if necessary amid expected persecution, a major mission group said.
NEW DELHI, INDIA (BosNewsLife)-- Hundreds of future missionaries have graduated at a Bible college in India's northern state of Rajasthan and pledged to "die for Christ" if necessary amid expected persecution, a major mission group said. 
