Persecution on Global Stage at World Cup–7 Participating Countries on World Watch List

Lindy Lowry - Oct 17, 2018

In Advance of Ruling for Christian Prisoner Asia Bibi, Extremists Call for Death

As Pakistani prisoner Asia Bibi sits on death row awaiting the decision of her appeal to Pakistan’s Supreme Court, Islamic extremist groups have taken to the streets and the Internet to mount mass protests against her.

Lindy Lowry - Oct 16, 2018

Boko Haram Sect Vows to Keep Leah Sharibu ‘Slave for Life’

Boko Haram sect releases a video of a second execution and also threatens to keep 15-year-old Christian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu and third kidnapped aid worker as “slaves for life.”

Lindy Lowry - Oct 13, 2018

As Deadline Looms for Leah Sharibu, Mother Makes Urgent Plea for Help

Last week, the mother of Leah Sharibu took desperate steps, traveling to Jos to hold a press conference to bring her anguish and urgent plea to a mass audience for the release of her daughter.

Christopher Summers - Oct 12, 2018

Breaking: Pastor Andrew Brunson Free!

Open Doors USA is relieved to hear of Pastor Andrew Brunson’s release from house arrest to freedom

Lindy Lowry - Oct 11, 2018

BREAKING: ‘Secret Deal’ Struck for U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson

A “secret deal” may lead to the release of U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson.

Lindy Lowry - Oct 10, 2018

Will North Korea’s Nazi-Style Prison Camps Also Be ‘Open for Inspection’?

Kim Jong Un’s loose promise to open up nuclear sites for inspection begs other critical questions: When will he be ready to open up the network of North Korea’s infamous prison camps for inspection?

Open Doors - Oct 09, 2018

A Wakeup Call to the American Church–Via Little Rock, Arkansas

How God is using a church in Little Rock, Arkansas, to send a wakeup call to U.S. Christians to pray for and encourage our persecuted family around the world.

Christopher Summers - Oct 08, 2018

5 Surprising Facts About Christianity in North Korea

The relentless persecution of Christians in North Korea is not the full story. Christianity and North Korea have a long relationship! Check out these five surprising facts about Christianity in North Korea.

Christopher Summers - Oct 04, 2018

A Handful of Rotten Corn–a Day in the Life of 50,000 Christians in North Korean Prison Camps

Hea Woo explained what the conditions were like in a North Korean prison camp. We bring you this glimpse into a reality that often doesn’t make it outside the walls of these camps. 

Christopher Summers - Oct 01, 2018

6 Big Things About North Korea You Should Know

Why is North Korea in the news all the time? Are there any Christians in the country? These are the questions that often get ignored in the rush to report and update on the latest news developments.