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The Rise of Christian Persecution In Islamic Countries

Christian persecution in Islamic countries has intensified, with alarming incidents of violence, discrimination, and intolerance. This article highlights recent attacks in Nigeria, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq, exposing the multifaceted challenges faced by Christian communities. Despite the severity of these atrocities, the Western world's response remains muted due to political, economic, and social considerations. <br><br>https://ecspe.org/the-rise-of-christian-persecution-in-islamic-countries/

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The Rise of Christian Persecution In Islamic Countries

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  1. Emergency Committee to Save the Persecuted and Enslaved Rise of Christian Persecution In Islamic Countries January 1, 2024: 14 Christians killed after a midnight church service. April-May 2024: Nearly 50 Christians killed in Benue, Plateau, and Kaduna states. June 4, 2024: ISWAP executed 3 Christians in Borno state. December 2023: Over 140 Christians massacred in coordinated attacks in Plateau State. Total 2024 Deaths: At least 232 Christians killed in various attacks. March 2024: Over 563 women and children abducted in northern Nigeria. 01 NIGERIA Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are used to persecute Christians. August 2023: A mob in Jaranwala, Punjab, attacked Christians over alleged Quran desecration, vandalizing 21 churches and damaging 90+ properties. May 25, 2024: 70-year-old Christian Nazir Masih was assaulted in Sargodha, Punjab, over false blasphemy claims, and died on June 12, 2024. The mob burned down Masih’s shoe shop and home, displacing his family. 02 PAKISTAN Systemic Persecution: Egypt’s Coptic Christians face ongoing systemic persecution. Church Attacks: In November 2023, a Coptic church in Cairo was bombed, killing 29 worshippers. Extremist Threat: The Islamic State claimed responsibility, highlighting persistent extremist threats. Government Efforts: Despite government security measures, Copts continue to fear violence and discrimination. 03 EGYPT Christians, especially converts from Islam, endure severe persecution in Iran. Recent raids on house churches in February 2023 resulted in numerous arrests on charges of "acting against national security." The Iranian government perceives Christianity as a challenge to the Islamic identity of the state, prompting harsh crackdowns and severe penalties for converts. 04 IRAN 05 IRAQ Ongoing persecution and instability have led to a significant decline in Iraq's Christian population. Militias attacks on Christian villages in the Nineveh Plains in 2023 displaced thousands. Targeting religious minorities has contributed to the decline since the early 2000s. Web : https://ecspe.org/ Email Us - info@ecspe.org

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