World Watch Monitor
Moroccan Christian jailed for evangelising
Mohamed el Baldi convicted for 'shaking the faith' of Muslims
Cameroon: Government continues crackdown on Pentecostal movement
The government of Cameroon has ordered the closure of dozens of churches in an attempt to put an end to what it considers to be anarchy among some Christian organisations.
40 Pakistani Christian families face hunger after Gojra elopement dispute
Christian minority targeted after Muslim girl elopes with Christian man
US envoy seeks release of Kenneth Bae in Pyongyang visit
Robert King, the US Special Envoy for North Korean rights, has arrived in Pyongyang to request the discharge of Kenneth Bae.
Court case hangs over Indonesian pastor
Pastor says he was the victim, as human rights group questions police logic
Italian priest still unaccounted for in Syria
Conflicting reports are emerging about the whereabouts and welfare of an Italian Jesuit priest who went missing almost one month ago.
What caused Syria's civil war?
Throughout its history, ancient and modern, Syria has played host to ethnic and religious minorities living together very much in harmony.
Nigeria: Boko Haram under investigation for crimes against humanity
International Criminal Court report blames Islamic sect for 1,200 deaths
How many Christians are in the Middle East? Reliable numbers are elusive
This much seems certain: Christians are leaving the birthplace of Christianity in large numbers.
Algerians stage picnics in protest against 'forced' fasting
Hundreds controversially break Ramadan fast in northern Algeria
Chinese house church leader Samuel Lamb dies
One of the most well-known Christian leaders in China, Pastor Samuel Lamb, died on Saturday (Aug 3) in Guangzhou, aged 88.
Madhya Pradesh awaits decision on stricter 'anti-conversion law'
Madhya Pradesh state in central India awaits the outcome of proposed amendments to its 'anti-conversion law', which would lengthen prison time and fines for anyone convicted of forcing someone to change their religion.
Wave of violence hits Guinea
Judicial authorities in Guinea are investigating an outburst of deadly violence two weeks ago that left 95 people dead and 130 wounded.
Bombs in Nigerian Christian district kill at least 12
Islamist militant group Boko Haram suspected
After 12 years, Turkey closes the door on American church volunteer
Pastor detects an official 'discomfort with foreign Christians'
Iranian Christians continue to face arrest, imprisonment
Eight Christians jailed in Shiraz, two more await sentencing in Tehran