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When the village of Guyaku in Nigeria was attacked by Boko Haram extremists, Pastor Andrew could only watch on in…
The cost of following Jesus is higher than ever and affecting an increasing number of believers all the world. Currently,…
For persecuted Christians the Bible is a treasure they hold onto in their darkest hours. But not everyone can just…
Smuggling Bibles is dangerous work. When someone smuggles Bibles into a country hostile to the Christian faith, they can be…
Last year, Open Doors’ local partners in Laos embarked on a journey to change the lives of believers with the…
Easter is a precious time for Christians as we gather together to rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s…
In the lead up to Easter, Christians in Indonesia are even more at risk of persecution. Just a year ago,…
On Easter Sunday in April 2019, a stranger walked into the compound of Zion Church in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. In…
On 26 May 2017, mother-of-six Nadia’s life as she knew it was shattered. The day began as a happy one….
Have you ever considered that persecution might drive the gospel forward? How persecution, rather than stamping out the Church, can…
“Pray for us. We are under attack.” These were the words university student Margaret frantically texted her parents on 2…
The Sambisa Forest is known for its harsh landscape, predatory animals and vicious thorns. This is where 17-year-old Esther was…
The Sambisa Forest is known for its harsh landscape, predatory animals and vicious thorns. This is where 17-year-old Esther was...
READOpen Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast unpacking stories from the persecuted church that will challenge everything you know about…
Authorities have ordered an Algerian church to cease worshipping immediately. The church of “Aouchiche” has a congregation of over 300…
A pastor has been found dead near his home following a series of threatening notes. Pastor Yalam Shankar had received…
An 83-year-old nun has been kidnapped by an armed group in the town of Yalgo. Suellen Tennyson, an American nun,…
After the Taliban took over Afghanistan, hundreds of thousands fled. But life is still incredibly unsafe for these refugees who…
North Korea is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian. Following Jesus in a…
On Palm Sunday, 2021, two suicide bombers attacked worshippers leaving a church service, injuring 20 people. 21-year-old Valeria was one…
North Korean authorities have staged a massive sweep against underground Christians, a secret source recently shared. The raid happened while…
It has been over one month since Russia began their invasion of Ukraine. We recently spoke with Russian believer Olya…
A court in Sudan has ordered the partial demolition of a church in the country’s north. The court ruled that…
Shanthi* didn’t know that she would live much longer. Living in poverty and having to undergo serious surgery for her…
Four new believers were recently baptised at a Christian training camp run by local partners. The local partners conducted the…
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