As the BJP returns to power in India following the country’s recent elections, the charity Open Doors is calling on the international community to put pressure on the Indian government to do more to support the nation’s religious minorities. While…
On 21 April 2019, Sri Lanka was rocked by some of the deadliest Easter attacks on Christians in history. Over 200 were killed while at least 450 people were wounded and many still unaccounted for. It’s clear that these attacks…
On Easter Sunday, 21 April 2019, Sri Lanka was rocked by a series of the deadly attacks. Eight explosions, killed over 200 people, wounded over 450 and destroyed 1000s of lives. Three churches and three hotels were initially bombed, at…
A new Open Doors in-depth report focusing on gendered persecution surfaces some disturbing realities for Christian women and girls in countries where Christians are highly persecuted for their decision to follow Jesus. In 59 percent of the 50 countries surveyed,…
Eldos Satar Uluu (25) from Kyrgyzstan is a young believer from a Muslim background. Last year, he was terribly beaten up by three radical Muslim men, in an attempt to force him to return to Islam. He sustained multiple injuries…
Five years ago, North Korea (#1) was the only country categorised as ‘extreme’ for its level of persecution of Christians. This year, in the Open Doors World Watch List for 2019, same as in 2018, 11 countries score enough to…
Please join the Open Doors Facebook Live event for the launch of the 2019 World Watch List, and find out how to equip yourself to stand firm with persecuted Christians around the world. Our world is changing rapidly. But because…
When you plan for a vacation abroad, it is always good to do some research on your possible destinations. A shocking reality is that some of the most popular international holiday destinations and beach paradises are also the countries where…
Omar (31), a former Islamic cleric in Cameroon, gave his life to Christ in April this year – and has faced severe persecution since! His uncle set fire to his home upon learning of Omar’s conversion... Omar was ready to…
