May. 14, 2026 | Yemen

Pastor, Christians Jailed in Yemen

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Fighting among militant groups in Yemen increased in early 2026, during which time several Christians were arrested for unknown reasons.
Fighting among militant groups in Yemen increased in early 2026, during which time several Christians were arrested for unknown reasons.

A pastor and other Christians have been jailed indefinitely since early 2026. Pastor Jon has served Christ in Yemen for many years despite repeated threats on his life. In 2012, Islamist militants rushed into his church, and one held a gun to his head. He fully expected to die, but the militants did not kill him that day. (His story was previously shared in VOM's August 2023 magazine.) Read More.

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May. 14, 2026 | Central Asia

Pastor Fined for Large Church Gathering

A pastor in a rural and remote part of a Central Asian nation was fined for hosting a church service in his home. The pastor planned and prayed for months before he held his first church meeting and hoped perhaps as many as 30 people would come. To his surprise, around 100 people showed up for the first meeting at his house. "The neighbors weren't happy with all the activity and contacted local authorities," said a front-line worker. Read More.

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May. 14, 2026 | Sierra Leone

Young Woman Flees Secret Society Initiation

A young woman fled rather than participate in a secret society initiation. In Sierra Leone, secret societies practice demonic rituals that include bodily mutilation of members as well as the ritualistic killing of humans to appease local spirits. Lucee lived in a Muslim village where one of these secret societies is active. As her initiation approached, she visited a church and heard the pastor talking about evils done by secret societies. Read More.

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