Aug. 20, 2026 | Yemen

More than 50 Christians Imprisoned Without Charges

[14] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Yemeni Christians.
A local pastor baptizes a new Yemeni believer in secret.
A local pastor baptizes a new Yemeni believer in secret.

In early 2026, local Yemeni authorities arrested more than 50 Christians, including pastors and church leaders, who remain in jail without charges. Family members were able to contact one of the imprisoned Christians, a pastor named Jon who was featured in VOM's August 2023 magazine. Pastor Jon had been incarcerated several years earlier, and his life was threatened behind bars. This time he initially faced some health issues, but a front-line worker reported that his health has improved. Read More.

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Aug. 20, 2026 | Myanmar

Young Burmese Christian Barred from Church Attendance

A Burmese teen asks for prayer as she faces opposition from her Buddhist family members. Khin Myaut Noe, 16, became a Christian during childhood through the witness of her Christian mother despite her father's strong Buddhist family connections. She lives with her father and two aunts and has helped care for her father since he became paralyzed two years ago. Her aunts strongly oppose Christianity and have forbidden her to attend worship services or participate in Christian activities. Read More.

93% of Kyrgyz are Sunni Muslims.
Aug. 20, 2026 | Kyrgyzstan

Converts Rejected by Family

Two women have been abandoned by their families for their faith in Christ. Aziza is 17 years old and was kicked out of her home for placing her trust in Christ. A church allowed her to stay in their building for six months while she finished high school and helped her receive counseling. Aziza now hopes to attend college in the fall. Jibek, who is in her late 60s, was also opposed by her family when she became a Christian. Read More.

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