Apr. 09, 2026 | Niger

Christian Farmers Driven from Their Lands

[12] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Christians in Niger.
A baptism in Niger.
A baptism in Niger.

Many Christians have been displaced in Niger, including farmers from rural areas who need to reach their croplands to harvest their crops but struggle to do so because of ongoing threats. "Christians in Niger face danger and challenges," said a front-line worker. In western Niger, the violent JNIM Islamist group is very active. Its name is an acronym for the Arabic phrase "The Group Supporting Islam and Muslims" and is an offshoot of al-Qaida. Read More.

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For many women in the Arab Peninsula, tribal expulsion for converting to Christianity means loss of inheritance.
Apr. 09, 2026 | Arabian Peninsula

Christian Convert Disowned

When a woman from an Arabian Gulf nation placed her faith in Christ, her conversion came at great personal cost. Upon sharing her Christian faith with her family, she was met with anger and rejection. Her relatives viewed her decision as a deep dishonor to their heritage and traditions. As a result, she was cast out of her home and formally disowned by her tribe. A court ruling stripped her of her tribal affiliation, meaning she has lost not only her family name but also her inheritance rights. Read More.

Li Guiwen, a Lisu Christian, spent six months in prison for hosting Christian gatherings in his home.
Apr. 09, 2026 | China

Lisu Christian Charged with Organizing Illegal Gatherings

On Aug. 2, 2025, Li Guiwen, a Christian leader among the Lisu people group, was arrested for opening his home to other Christian villagers for prayer and worship. During the arrest, police confiscated Bibles, books, audio-visual materials and sheet music. Li Guiwen was found guilty of using an unapproved religious venue and conducting illegal religious activities and sentenced to six months in prison. Read More.

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