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“Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.”

Hebrews 13.3

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India elections – new government must stop violence against Christians, repeal the anti-conversion laws

India goes to the polls to elect a new government amid growing concerns about the rising persecution of Christians. Release International says a top p…
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ETHIOPIA: Facing persecution in a Christian country

Converts to Christ in Ethiopia can face hostility from both family and community. A Release International partner is helping to look after them.
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PAKISTAN: Secret believers passionate about sharing the gospel

On a recent trip to Pakistan we met converts to Christianity who after dramatic encounters with God are trying to live out their new-found faith in a …
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INDIA: Is this the end of religious tolerance in the subcontinent?

Church pastors are paying a high price for sharing the gospel as the persecution of Christians spreads across the Indian subcontinent.
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Christian leaders killed, tortured, disappeared in occupied Ukraine

Into the third year of Russia’s occupation of parts of Ukraine, Christian leaders are still being killed, tortured, and disappeared. And in Russia, pr…
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Pakistan: New Govt must repeal blasphemy laws to protect Christians

As Pakistan emerges from its national elections, UK-based Release International calls on the new government to repeal the country’s notorious blasphem…
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Chinese New Year – state targets Christian families

The Chinese New Year begins on February 10. Chinese Christians face a further year of surveillance, censorship and control, which is being extended ri…
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PRAYER ALERT: ‘New wave of persecution’ against Chinese churches

Please pray as a matter of urgency for our brothers and sisters in Nigeria where the killing of Christians shows no sign of abating.
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Nigeria: Unrelenting attacks against Christian farmers draw warnings of food insecurity

As attacks continue against Christians in Nigeria, there are warnings of food insecurity as farmers are driven from their lands. There have been calls…
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PRAYER ALERT: Widespread killing and kidnapping of Nigerian Christians continue unchecked

Please pray as a matter of urgency for our brothers and sisters in Nigeria where the killing of Christians shows no sign of abating.
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PRAYER ALERT: Massacre of Nigerian Christians continues into new year

Please pray as a matter of urgency for our brothers and sisters in Nigeria where the killing of Christians shows no sign of abating.
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Christmas Massacre of Christians continues into New Year

Attacks against Christian communities in Nigeria have continued into the new year, following a coordinated massacre of civilians over Christmas. Partn…
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EGYPT: Christ’s love among the garbage collectors

Your support enables a Release International partner in Cairo help women stand firm in their Christian faith with a 'Strength to Stand' project.
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We hate Americans, evangelicals and Nazis and you are all three!

Church leader Dimitry is familiar with fleeing from Russian persecution of Christians - during the course of his life it has happened three times.