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Bangladesh: Buddhist Clerics Take Christians Captive
Monks hold converts in pagoda to forcibly turn them back to Buddhism.

Vietnam: Authorities Destroy New Church Building
Five Christians injured as officials raze ‘illegally constructed’ worship place.

Indonesian Village to be Rebuild following Islamic Rampage
Officials question Christian teacher whose alleged comment was said to trigger violence.

Pakistan: Dowry Demanded from Captor of Christian Girl
Lawyers try to put financial pressure on husband to secure 13-year-old girl’s release.

Turkey: Regulations Hobble Protestant Churches
Reclassifying buildings as places of worship is nearly impossible.

Nigeria: Six Pastors Killed, 40 Churches Razed
As smoke clears, mayhem ignited by Muslim attacks leaves 25,000 people displaced.

Somali Christian in Refugee Camp Attacked, Shot
Muslim zealots jail convert, burn home of another; in Somalia, a mother and daughter raped.

China Reaches Out to House Churches; Raids, Arrests Continue
TSPM offers Bibles and “assistance,” but rights groups say efforts fall short.

Bangladesh: Christian Family Beaten, Cut ... and Facing Charges
Muslim neighbors, local council threaten to burn home if they file assault case.

Comoros: Christians Oppressed
Muslim rule on isles east of Africa effectively criminalizes faith in Christ.

Bangladesh: Muslims Threaten Pastor for Evangelizing

Previously beaten in a mosque, evangelist has faced opposition for more than a year.
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Malaysia Bans Malay Section of Catholic Newspaper

Restriction in place pending outcome of court case over use of word ‘Allah.’
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Bangladesh: Buddhists Drive Christian from Home

In same district, Muslim land-grabbers murder defender of tribal villagers.
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Pakistan: Policeman Tortures, Paralyzes Christian

Disabled Christian waits in 9-year legal limbo, sent to prison for ‘kidnapping.’
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Egyptian Muslim Refuses to Give Child to Christian Mother

Court grants custody of 3-year-old to woman, but police refuse to enforce order.
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