NEWS ALERT: Iran Christian Convert Freed After 180 Days Imprisonment
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- An Iranian Christian convert was free Sunday, April 29, after he was released from Tehran's notorious Evin prison following some 180 days of imprisonment, but concerns remained over other detained believers, Iranian Christians
said.
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- An Iranian Christian convert was free Sunday, April 29, after he was released from Tehran's notorious Evin prison following some 180 days of imprisonment, but concerns remained over other detained believers, Iranian Christians
said.
Iran Destroys Christian Cemetery, Church, Christians Say
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- Iranian security forces have destroyed a 200-year-old Christian cemetery in southeastern Iran after they earlier used bulldozers to remove an historical church in the area, Iranian Christians said in comments monitored by BosNewsLife Thursday, April 26.
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- Iranian security forces have destroyed a 200-year-old Christian cemetery in southeastern Iran after they earlier used bulldozers to remove an historical church in the area, Iranian Christians said in comments monitored by BosNewsLife Thursday, April 26.
NEWS ALERT: Family Fears Iranian Pastor Dying Behind Bars
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- Family members of jailed Iranian Pastor Behnam Irani fear he may die behind bars amid mounting concerns about his rapidly deteriorating health and prison mistreatment, an official assisting him with advocacy told BosNewsLife Wednesday, April 25.
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- Family members of jailed Iranian Pastor Behnam Irani fear he may die behind bars amid mounting concerns about his rapidly deteriorating health and prison mistreatment, an official assisting him with advocacy told BosNewsLife Wednesday, April 25. Sweden Plans Deportation Iranian Christians Despite Dangers
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service
TEHRAN/STOCKHOLM (BosNewsLife)-- There was concern over the plight of several Iranian Christian asylum seekers in Sweden Tuesday, April 24, after Swedish authorities decided to deport them despite fears they may be jailed or even executed there, Christians said.
TEHRAN/STOCKHOLM (BosNewsLife)-- There was concern over the plight of several Iranian Christian asylum seekers in Sweden Tuesday, April 24, after Swedish authorities decided to deport them despite fears they may be jailed or even executed there, Christians said.
Kuwait Introducing Death Sentence For Blasphemy
By Joseph DeCaro, BosNewsLife International Correspondent
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT (BosNewsLife)– Kuwait's parliament provisionally passed amendments to its penal code Thursday, April 19, requiring the death penalty for anyone who curses Allah, the Prophet Mohammad, or his many wives.
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT (BosNewsLife)– Kuwait's parliament provisionally passed amendments to its penal code Thursday, April 19, requiring the death penalty for anyone who curses Allah, the Prophet Mohammad, or his many wives. Turkish Memorial Services For Murdered Christians Amid New Attack
By BosNewsLife News Center with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
ISTANBUL, TURKEY (BosNewsLife)-- Memorial services were held in Turkey Wednesday, April 18, for three Christian workers who exactly five years ago were murdered in the Turkish southeastern city of Malatya amid reports of a new attack during Easte
ISTANBUL, TURKEY (BosNewsLife)-- Memorial services were held in Turkey Wednesday, April 18, for three Christian workers who exactly five years ago were murdered in the Turkish southeastern city of Malatya amid reports of a new attack during EasteChristians Fast, Pray For Detained Iranian Pastor Nadarkhani
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- Christians in Iran and around the world were praying and fasting Wednesday, April 11, for Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani who celebrated his 35th birthday in prison where he awaited possible execution on charges of "apostasy", or abandoning Islam.
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- Christians in Iran and around the world were praying and fasting Wednesday, April 11, for Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani who celebrated his 35th birthday in prison where he awaited possible execution on charges of "apostasy", or abandoning Islam.
NEWS ALERT: Iran Court Prepares Verdict For 12 Christians
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- An Iranian court is to deliver a verdict in a case against 12 Christians who stood trial on Easter Sunday for charges that included "crimes against the order" an official assisting them said.
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- An Iranian court is to deliver a verdict in a case against 12 Christians who stood trial on Easter Sunday for charges that included "crimes against the order" an official assisting them said. NEWS ALERT: 12 Iranian Christians Stand Trial Easter Sunday
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- Twelve Christians are to stand trial in Iran on Easter Sunday on charges including "crimes against the order", an activist assisting them with advocacy told BosNewsLife.
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- Twelve Christians are to stand trial in Iran on Easter Sunday on charges including "crimes against the order", an activist assisting them with advocacy told BosNewsLife.
Egypt Christian Student Receives 3 Years Jail For “Mocking Islam”
By BosNewsLife Middle East Service
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- An Egyptian court has sentenced a 17-year-old Christian student to three years imprisonment after he posted cartoons on social website Facebook that "mocked Islam", trial observers said Thursday, April 5.
CAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- An Egyptian court has sentenced a 17-year-old Christian student to three years imprisonment after he posted cartoons on social website Facebook that "mocked Islam", trial observers said Thursday, April 5.
