Jan. 22, 2026 | Ethiopia

Christians Attacked During Christmas Celebrations

[37] prayers in [5] nations have been posted for Ethiopian Christians.
Christians at a church service in Ethiopia.
Christians at a church service in Ethiopia.

On Jan. 7, 2026, a group of Christians celebrating Christmas in southern Ethiopia were targeted by Muslim extremists. Ethiopian Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7, according to the Julian calendar, and a Muslim mob violently attacked this group during their festivities, stabbing and hospitalizing several of the believers. The attack occurred in a region where the rise of radical Islam has resulted in routine attacks against Christians. Read More.

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Central Asian church leaders worry that AI generated fake videos are being used against Christians.
Jan. 22, 2026 | Kazakhstan

Manipulated AI Videos Used Against Pastor

A Kazakh pastor said that secret police showed his wife fabricated videos generated by AI to convince her to spy on him. "The methods they used were extremely surprising to me, as they were low and dirty," said the pastor, who denied that the videos are real. "I ask you to pray for me, my wife, our children and our ministry. We are going through one of the most difficult times, but we believe that Jesus is the Lord." Read More.

Christians in Laos cannot rely on protection under the law.
Jan. 22, 2026 | Laos

Christian Girl Denied Legal Protection

A Christian girl who was sexually assaulted has been denied legal justice because of her faith in Christ. In August 2025, Pa Sia Tho, 14, was collecting food for her family in the forest when a 38-year-old man followed her and assaulted her. When Pa's parents reported the assault to authorities, the man was ordered to pay a fine. He refused and instead said he would marry Pa. Pa and her family rejected this offer, requesting justice instead. Read More.

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