Libya is 97 percent Sunni Muslim. Only 2% of the population are Christians.
Dec. 11, 2025 | Libya

Imprisoned Christians Receive Sentence

Eleven Christians in Libya have been sentenced to 3 to 15 years in prison for practicing their faith. The 11 were arrested in March 2023 and sentenced in April 2025. Members of the group, which includes 9 Libyan men, one woman and one Pakistani national, were sentenced on several charges including "insulting Islam" and "calling for the establishment of a banned group," according to various reports. They also faced charges of apostasy for converting from Islam and could have been sentenced to death, but the court did not pursue that penalty. Read More.

Prayer is a weapon against fear and discouragement in Bhutan.
Dec. 11, 2025 | Bhutan

Commitment to Prayer Counters Fear of Persecution

For Christians in Buddhist-dominated Bhutan, fear of the government and the reaction of neighbors to Christian witness runs deep. Anti-conversion laws can bring punishments up to life imprisonment for carrying out the activities of the Christian faith. However, many faithful brothers and sisters in Christ remain committed to him despite the risk. A front-line worker shared the example of one Christian woman dedicated to praying continuously. Read More.

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