✝️🙏''Coordinated Attacks Leave Eleven Dead Across Nigeria's Christian Communities"

Between November 3 and November 8, 2026, a wave of coordinated violence swept through Christian communities in Nigeria's Benue and Plateau states, claiming the lives of at least eleven people.

 Detailed in a report by Antonio Graceffo, field accounts attribute the deadly assaults to Fulani herdsmen and militiamen who targeted local markets, homes, and individuals in what community leaders describe as a calculated campaign to disrupt the harvest season and intimidate religious advocates.

The bloodshed began on the evening of November 3 in Benue State's Logo Local Government Area. Around 5:00 p.m., as traders packed up their goods at the weekly market in Abeda Shitile within the Gaambe-Tiev area, gunmen arrived on motorcycles and opened fire. 

The shooting started near a point-of-sale shop in the Ikyô Tor Dukur area before spreading toward the motor park on Afia Road, lasting for more than two hours. Anonymous government sources told TruthNigeria that the assault was designed to sabotage local farm production during the critical harvest window.

 Four people lost their lives in the market attack, including Pastor Terungwa Tyonungo alongside Msoo Chan, Suurshater Iornumbe, and Dodo Shingir. While Logo LGA chairman Clement Kav initially reported five injuries, local outlets named eight wounded survivors: Kumater Awua, Miracle Gangera, Tsetim Terungwa, Iortyom Helen, Seember Aondongu, Kofi Aondosoo, Chuku Okoro, and Orker Iortyom. Benue police spokesman DSP Peter Aondongu officially confirmed three fatalities from the incident.

Just days later, the violence shifted to neighboring Plateau State, where a three-day string of attacks across Mangu, Riyom, and Barkin Ladi local government areas killed at least seven more people.

 On November 6, Fulani herdsmen struck the village of Larkas in Mangu's Panyam district, killing two unnamed residents and wounding a third. Mathias Sokdet, a local leader overseeing internally displaced persons, warned that the persistent siege has prevented villagers from cultivating or harvesting their crops, severely crippling the local Christian economy.

The following evening, November 7, attackers struck in Riyom Local Government Area, fatally shooting the nephew of Barrister Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, a prominent Christian leader in Plateau State. 

Although the victim's name was not publicly released, field reports characterized the murder as a targeted effort to silence and intimidate outspoken Christian advocates in the region.

The deadliest single day in Plateau State occurred on Sunday, November 8, in Bel Village within the Sho District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. Gunmen opened fire indiscriminately on residents, killing three Christian youths and an active-duty soldier. 

Rwang Tengwong, publicity secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, identified the slain civilians as fifteen-year-old Emmanuel Pam Dachung, twenty-eight-year-old Joseph Gyang, and thirty-two-year-old Emmanuel Yohanna, while the fallen soldier's identity remained undisclosed. 

Two additional civilians, twenty-six-year-olds Bala Kefas Dachung and Vivian Christopher, survived the shooting with severe gunshot wounds. Vivian Christopher was placed in critical condition at Jos University Teaching Hospital after surgeons removed six bullets from her body.

The attacks have sparked widespread alarm and frustration among residents and community leaders. Following the Barkin Ladi shooting, local resident Bulus Bot noted that the assailants fired without distinction at innocent citizens. Rwang Tengwong emphasized that the deaths of a teenager and a military soldier illustrate the worsening security breakdown, publicly questioning the effectiveness of the local curfew in Barkin Ladi. 

At the time of publication, neither military spokesman Capt. Chinonso Polycarp Oteh of Operation Enduring Peace nor state police spokesman Alfred Alabo had issued official statements regarding the Plateau State killings.

Sources and Further Reading

"Nigeria Christian Report: Pastor Among Four Killed in Benue Market Attack as Plateau Killings Continue " By Antonio Graceffo

The Gateway Pundit Report: https://thegatewaypundit.com

TruthNigeria Market Attack Coverage: https://truthnigeria.com

https://www.google.com/search?q=Nigeria+Christian+Report:+Pastor+Among+Four+Killed+in+Benue+Market+Attack+as+Plateau+Killings+Continue%0ABy+Antonio+Graceffo&client=ms-opera-mini-android&hs=pAzq&sca_esv=be961e69ddca817d&channel=new&aep=1&cs=0&sxsrf=AKL5yDiFp090AIKfnl-sGYPqQXOcjq6nUg:1794457818223&source=lnms&fbs=ACAhTvzII5p-fZ0VH3jkDm8bRcTpql6ITPjyoY29D2eKbypbYKEb9eRq44FQsSl9PP8zYYXVgCSaqWSWi-_Xqc6w4QYzIrVs8EBGk_cCrze_2NXn2699_93WrviPObBsmQ-gAcVgJg-yRbz-_IIlN-1rgPhP6Nm-p8k9Lz0v_jt77TI00WgeWz_YhaqAEFjVgjZjgpuF9YDWtGzFVsAUq4lFcp2HibxWXaM3mk87vLKoLPsNTv1Q4DU&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih9MamzIGYAxW9fLAFHV5OIoAQ0pQJegQICBAG 

🙏✝️Steadfast Unto Death: The Martyrdom of Milad Malak in Libya

"Young Christian man killed by ISIS in Libya after refusing to deny Jesus "

In a tragic echo of past atrocities against religious minorities in North Africa, a 20-year-old Egyptian Coptic Christian named Milad Malak was kidnapped and killed by Islamic State militants in Libya after refusing to renounce his Christian faith. 

Malak, who faithfully served as a deacon at a Coptic church in his home village of Sebarbay in Egypt's Gharbia governorate, had traveled to the Libyan coastal city of Zliten on September 2, 2026.

 Seeking better employment opportunities amid ongoing economic challenges in Egypt, he made the journey alongside two Muslim friends from his village, sharing lodging with other Egyptian migrant workers.

The ordeal began on the morning of October 4, 2026, when ISIS militants raided their residence and abducted Malak along with his two friends. 

During their captivity, the men were subjected to severe abuse while the captors demanded ransom payments for their release. According to Malak's sister, Madonna Malek, his family paid a ransom, and the families of his two Muslim friends paid $4,700. 

However, while the two Muslim friends were eventually released and later hospitalized in Egypt to recover from their injuries, the militants refused to free Malak solely because he was the only Christian in the group.

Accounts from the freed friends, as reported by advocacy groups Open Doors and International Christian Concern, reveal the extraordinary courage Malak displayed during his final days. 

Militants tortured the young deacon for several days and repeatedly threatened his life in an effort to force him to abandon Christianity and convert to Islam. Malak steadfastly refused every demand, reportedly declaring to his captors that he would never deny Jesus Christ, even if they cut him into pieces.

 Following his execution in early October, his family learned of his martyrdom through his released friends and appealed to the Egyptian government to help recover his body. His remains were returned to Egypt several weeks later, where relatives and his grieving community gathered to honor and mourn him on October 28, 2026.

Malak's death highlights the ongoing dangers faced by believers in the region. Libya currently ranks ninth on the Open Doors World Watch List of countries where Christians endure the most severe persecution. 

Advocacy organizations have drawn poignant parallels between Malak's sacrifice and the February 2015 mass execution of 20 Egyptian Coptic Christians and one Ghanaian believer by ISIS militants on a Libyan beach, reminding the world of the enduring cost of discipleship in hostile lands.

A Prayer for the Persecutors, the Departed, and the Grieving

Heavenly Father, we lift up the soul of Your faithful servant and martyr, Milad Malak. We pray for the peaceful repose of his soul, trusting in Your promises that those who remain faithful unto death receive the crown of life and rest safely in Your eternal presence.

 Lord, we ask that You wrap Your loving arms around his grieving family and community. Pour out Your divine comfort upon them, easing their sorrow with the unshakable peace and assurance that Milad is saved, victorious, and rejoicing with You in Heaven. 

Finally, Lord, in obedience to Your command to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, we pray for the militants who committed this act. Soften their hardened hearts, open their spiritual eyes to the truth of the Gospel, and bring them to genuine repentance so that they may turn to Jesus Christ, accept Him as their Lord and Savior, and be redeemed by Your boundless grace. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

Sources and Links

The Christian Post Report: https://christianpost.com

Open Doors Official Website: https://opendoors.org

International Christian Concern Official Website: https://persecution.org

https://www.google.com/search?q=Young+Christian+man+killed+by+ISIS+in+Libya+after+refusing+to+deny+Jesus%0ABy+Anugrah+Kumar%2C+Christian+Post+Contributor%0AMonday%2C+November+09%2C+2026&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

🙏✝️"Congo Christians Among 29 Freed From Islamist Captivity As New Abductions Reported -" Worthy Christian News

"KINSHASA (Worthy News) – At least 29 civilians, including Christians, have regained their freedom after being held captive by Islamist militants in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities and Christian advocates confirmed.

Their release offered hope..."

https://www.worthynews.com/118806-congo-christians-among-29-freed-from-islamist-captivity-as-new-abductions-reported 

✝️🙏"Nearly 100 Orthodox Christians Reportedly Killed In Ethiopia "

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At least 34 believers were killed Thursday when gunmen attacked Endato village in the East Arsi Zone of Oromia, according to Ethiopian media reports cited by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency.

..."

https://www.worthynews.com/118800-nearly-100-orthodox-christians-reportedly-killed-in-ethiopia-worthy-news-in-depth 

Gunmen kill 7 and Wound 40 at Church Funeral In Jordan

On October 23, 2026, armed men opened fire during a funeral service at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hmoud, located in the Karak governorate in southern Jordan. 

Key Details of the Attack

Casualties: The attack killed between 7 and 9 people and wounded approximately 34 to 40 others. Among the attendees offering condolences were local Muslim neighbors.

The Assailants: Three related Jordanian citizens armed with handguns and a semiautomatic rifle carried out the shooting. 

Aftermath and Arrests: Following a massive manhunt and a shootout at a hideout in al-Jadeeda on October 26, 2026, security forces captured all three suspects. 

Official Response: King Abdullah II condemned the event as a terrorist attack and vowed a severe response. Jordan declared three days of national mourning, and the Royal Jordanian Air Force later carried out airstrikes targeting the Islamic State in southern Syria.

Sources:

https://apnews.com

https://npr.org

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Jordanian authorities have attributed the attack to extremist takfiri ideology. Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and other top officials stated that the suspects subscribe to this radical belief system, which views non-Muslims and other Muslims who do not share their hardline views as apostates or unbelievers, claiming a self-declared right to kill them. 

While the government confirmed the three suspects held these extremist beliefs, no major international terrorist organization has formally claimed responsibility for the assault.

 The Royal Jordanian Air Force subsequently carried out retaliatory airstrikes targeting Islamic State elements in southern Syria, reflecting suspicions regarding the attackers' broader ties or ideological alignment.

Sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/world/middleeast/jordan-church-shooting.html

https://www.abc.net.au/religion/christians-muslims-after-attack-church-in-karak-jordan/107330642

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Karak_church_shooting

https://www.google.com/search?q=Gunmen+open+fire+at+a+church+during+a+funeral+in+Jordan%2C+killing+7+and+wounding+40&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

"The Persecuted Identity Socialists Refuse to Acknowledge: Christians –" RedState

"The American Left is constantly warning about the dangers of "Islamophobia," while ignoring the plight of one of the world’s most persecuted minorities: Christians.."

https://redstate.com/kyle-becker/2026/10/31/the-persecuted-identity-socialists-refuse-to-acknowledge-christians-heres-why-they-dont-care-n2208874 

The Annual Santhali Mega Bible Convention Retreat was attacked by 200 Hindu fanatics armed with...

On October 9, 2026, an armed mob of roughly 200 activists, reportedly affiliated with groups like the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, attacked the annual Santhali Mega Bible Convention Retreat at the Divine Love Retreat Centre near St. Louis Parish Church in Jalalkhali, Nadia district, West Bengal. 

Key Details of the Attack

- The Gathering: The four-day spiritual event, scheduled from October 8 to 11, brought together nearly 2,000 indigenous Santhali-speaking Christians. Organizers held valid government permissions and had requested police protection beforehand.

- The Assailants: Around 200 individuals marched toward the church grounds carrying bamboo sticks and bricks, chanting anti-Christian slogans and accusing the gathering of forced religious conversions.

- Vandalism and Violence: Attackers tore down banners, smashed the glass casing of a Divine Mercy statue, cut the power supply, and pelted stones. When local parishioners attempted to protect the premises, they were assaulted with bamboo sticks and bricks.

- Casualties: At least six Catholics were injured during the melee, with some sustaining serious injuries.

- Early Closure: Although police eventually intervened to control the crowd, authorities ordered the organizers to halt the remainder of the convention due to the severe threat to public order and local tension.

Reactions and Condemnations

- Church Authorities: The Catholic Bishops Conference of India and the All India Catholic Union condemned the violence as a direct violation of constitutional guarantees protecting religious freedom. Church officials firmly denied conversion allegations, noting the event was strictly for baptized Catholics.

- International Attention: The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom highlighted the incident on social media, drawing global focus to the rise of mob violence against religious minorities in India. 

Links:

- https://asianews.it

- https://ucanews.com

https://www.google.com/search?q=An+armed+mob+of+about+200+religious+fanatics+assaulted+a+major+annual+indigenous+gathering+of+Santhali+Christians+on+Oct.+9+in+the+Indian+state+of+West+Bengal%2C+highlighting+the+escalation+of+hostilities+and+vulnerability+of+the+religious+minorities+in+the+region.%C2%A0%0A%0AThe+Annual+Santhali+Mega+Bible+Convention+Retreat%2C+which+attracts+more+than+2%2C000+Christians+belonging+to+the+Santhali+people+group+and+is+organized+at+the+Divine+Love+Retreat+Centre+in+Jalalkhali%2C+Nadia+district+of+West+Bengal%2C+was+attacked+by+fanatics+armed+with+bamboo+sticks+and+bricks.%C2%A0&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Prayers 🙏 for: Two months after being severely beaten by an angry mob, 17-yo Ikhlaq Masih

Seventeen-year-old Ikhlaq Masih is recovering from a mob assault in Pakistan and has stated that approximately 70% of his wounds have healed. 

Current Status and Recovery

- Healing Progress: Masih shared with an International Christian Concern (ICC) staffer that about 70% of his injuries have healed, though he continues to take pain medication.

- Relocation for Safety: Due to ongoing threats and safety concerns, Masih and his family have relocated to another village.

- Support: Financial assistance from ICC has helped the family manage medical treatment and daily expenses.

Legal Case Update

- Charges: Eight suspects were initially charged in connection with the attack.

- Current Status: Charges against three suspects have been dismissed, while the legal proceedings against the remaining five suspects are ongoing.

Background of the Attack

- Incident: On August 16, 2026, Masih was attacked in Nasrat Colony (Ajnianwala, Sheikhupura, Pakistan) after he intervened to help a girl being harassed by a group of men. 

- The Assault: The attackers, led by a local man's son named Ali Shah, initially withdrew before returning armed with iron rods, motorcycle chains, and pistols, beating Masih until he lost consciousness.

- Forgiveness: Despite the severe violence, Masih stated that he has forgiven his attackers and is praying for their repentance and conversion to Christianity.

Links

International Christian Concern (ICC) Update: https://persecution.org

https://www.google.com/search?q=Two+months+after+being+severely+beaten+by+an+angry+mob%2C+17-year-old+Ikhlaq+Masih+told+an+International+Christian+Concern+%28ICC%29+staffer+that+about+two-thirds+of+his+wounds+have+healed.%C2%A0%0A%0AThe+mob+attacked+the+Christian+teen+after+he+attempted+to+help+a+girl+being+harassed+by+a+group+of+men+on+Sunday%2C+Aug.+16%2C+in+Nasrat+Colony%2C+a+community+with+a+sizeable+Christian+population+in+Ajnianwala%2C+Sheikhupura%2C+Pakistan.%C2%A0%C2%A0%0A%0AMasih%2C+whose+story+has+since+gone+viral+on+Instagram%2C%C2%A0said+he+has+forgiven+his+attackers+and+is+praying+for+them+to+repent+and+turn+to+Christ.%C2%A0%C2%A0&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

✝️🙏♥️"Massacre in Ethiopia: The Church Mourns as Violence Claims Dozens of Orthodox Believers "

At least 60 Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church faithful were killed in two coordinated attacks in the Arsi Zone of Ethiopia's Oromia region on October 20 and October 24, 2026. 

Casualties and Timeline: 

- October 20: 14 people were killed in the Merti District (Gora Silingo).

- October 24: 46 people were killed in the Shirka District (Tereta, Chole, and Birbo villages).

Impact: 

More than 20 people were seriously wounded, including children. Approximately 20 homes were burned to the ground as attackers blocked exits and set houses ablaze.

Disputed Responsibility: 

The Oromia regional government and federal officials have blamed the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), a rebel group fighting the government. Sources linked to or representing the opposition have denied targeting civilians, pointing instead to regional dynamics or security failures.

Church Response: 

The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church condemned the killings as a brutal and merciless massacre, criticized local security forces for inaction, and called on the federal government to protect vulnerable rural communities. Global memorial prayers have been instructed across Orthodox churches and monasteries.

Links:

- https://aljazeera.com

- https://bbc.com

- https://persecution.org

https://www.google.com/search?q=Massacre+in+Oromia%3A+The+Church+Mourns+as+Violence+Claims+Dozens+of+Orthodox+Believers&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Prayers 🙏 for Pastor Simon Yohanna : his wife, Mercy, and daughter, Talita, were kidnapped on Nov. 9, 2025,

while traveling along the Buratai-Biu-Bunu Yadi road. He said their captors recently threatened to kill Mercy and sell Talita if he failed to pay 50 million naira (roughly $33,500). ..

Mercy Yohanna and her toddler daughter, Talita, have been held in captivity by suspected Boko Haram militants. [)

The specific circumstances surrounding their continuous abduction highlight the severe conditions they face:

The Abduction

• Targeted Identity: Mercy and Talita were traveling along the Buratai-Biu-Bunu Yadi road on November 9, 2025, to attend her brother's wedding in Maiduguri, Borno State. Pastor Simon Yohanna stated that Mercy was selectively pulled out of a commercial transport vehicle because she is a Christian. [

• Prolonged Silence: Following the abduction, the family heard nothing regarding their status or location for nearly a year until the captors established contact via WhatsApp in September 2026. 

Captivity & Proof of Life

• Conditions: Pastor Simon was briefly granted a phone connection to hear his wife's voice and was sent a photograph as "proof of life". He noted that she appeared severely emaciated and traumatized, wearing the exact same clothes she had on when she was taken.

• Broader Hostage Situation: According to information the pastor received, the militants are holding an estimated 70 other Christians. He reported that five other captives were released on October 19, 2026, after their respective families successfully paid ransoms. 

Financial and Domestic Strain

• Fluctuating Ransom Demands: While the initial demand communicated to Truth Nigeria was ₦50 million (roughly $33,500), local council official Barka Iliyasu reported that negotiators managed to lower the demand through intermediaries down to ₦15 million and eventually ₦12 million (approx. $8,900).

• Family Displace-ment: Pastor Simon cannot raise the funds. Having already been forced out of his ministry and community after Boko Haram destroyed his church in Borno, he currently lives as a displaced refugee in Mubi, Adamawa State, where he struggles to feed and care for his three remaining children alone.

• Lack of State Response: The family and local leaders have publicly pleaded with Nigerian federal authorities and Senator Ali Ndume for intervention, citing the state's constitutional obligation to protect its citizens, but have reported receiving no official response or assistance. 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Pastor+Simon+Yohanna+told+Truth+Nigeria+that+his+wife%2C+Mercy%2C+and+daughter%2C+Talita%2C+were+kidnapped+on+Nov.+9%2C+2025%2C+while+traveling+along+the+Buratai-Biu-Bunu+Yadi+road.+He+said+their+captors+recently+threatened+to+kill+Mercy+and+sell+Talita+if+he+failed+to+pay+50+million+naira+%28roughly+%2433%2C500%29.%C2%A0&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

🙏✝️"24 South Korean Christians Arrested at Nepalese Bible College - "

On October 9, 2026, Nepalese police arrested 24 South Korean Christians during a gathering at the Nepal New Covenant College (NNCC) in Sundarharaicha, Morang District, Koshi Province. 

Key Details of the Incident

- The Cause for Arrest: The group, associated with the South Korea-based Love Nepal Mission, had entered Nepal on tourist visas and participated in a religious training and graduation-related program at the Bible college. 

- The Legal Violation: Nepalese law and immigration rules strictly prohibit foreign nationals on tourist visas from engaging in religious education, training, or evangelism. 

- Detention and Release: The individuals were transferred to the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu for investigation. Following intervention and health-related requests by the South Korean Embassy, all 24 detainees were released by October 14, 2026.

- Local Context: College principal Sarad KC stated that the group was interacting privately with believers rather than publicly proselytizing, though human rights and Christian groups raised concerns over state hostility in the majority-Hindu nation where religious conversions are constitutionally restricted.

Links:

- https://persecution.org

- https://koreaherald.com

https://www.google.com/search?q=24+South+Korean+Christians+Arrested+at+Nepalese+Bible+College&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

"SPLC called Christian debanking a ‘CONSPIRACY THEORY’… then feds found their fingerprints everywhere -"

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has faced intense scrutiny and allegations of corruption, ideological bias, and internal misconduct over recent years, culminating in significant federal findings in late 2026. 

The primary controversies surrounding the organization span several areas:

1. The 2026 Federal Banking Audit

In October 2026, a 47-page report from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)—a bureau within the U.S. Treasury Department—revealed that major financial institutions used SPLC hate group lists to guide decisions regarding the restriction or closure of accounts (debanking) belonging to conservative and Christian organizations. 

Critics and federal investigators highlighted a deep contradiction, as the SPLC’s Hatewatch project had publicly dismissed claims of conservative debanking as an unverified conspiracy theory.

Following the report, major corporations and financial institutions faced intense backlash, prompting entities like BlackRock to remove SPLC data from their corporate giving and vetting portals.

2. Criticism of the Hate Group Designations

For over a decade, a broad coalition of critics—including civil liberties advocates, legal scholars, and political organizations—has accused the SPLC of weaponizing its hate group and extremist tracking lists to target mainstream conservative, religious, and parental rights organizations.

Broad Labeling: Critics argue that the SPLC conflates mainstream conservative policy positions (such as traditional marriage advocacy or parental rights in education) with violent extremism or white supremacy.

High-Profile Disputes: The SPLC has faced multiple defamation lawsuits. In 2018, the organization paid a $3.37 million settlement and issued a public apology to Maajid Nawaz, a Muslim anti-extremism activist whom the SPLC had erroneously labeled an anti-Muslim extremist.

3. Financial and Fundraising Controversies

The SPLC’s financial model has drawn sharp criticism from watchdog organizations and investigative journalists, who argue the group acts more like a high-end hedge fund than a civil rights charity.

Massive Endowment: The organization holds an endowment valued at hundreds of millions of dollars, a portion of which has historically been held in offshore accounts in places like the Cayman Islands.

The Poverty Palace: Investigative reports, including a prominent 2019 exposé by The New Yorker, detailed how the SPLC used sensationalized direct-mail fundraising campaigns to solicit millions from donors by exaggerating the immediate threat of hate groups, while spending a relatively low percentage of its budget on actual legal services for the poor.

4. 2019 Leadership Collapse 

and Internal Culture

In March 2019, the SPLC experienced a systemic internal collapse when its co-founder, Morris Dees, was fired, and its longtime president, Richard Cohen, resigned amid widespread employee allegations of racial discrimination, sexual harassment, and a toxic workplace culture.

Former employees publicly detailed a stark disconnect between the SPLC's public civil rights messaging and its internal treatment of minority and female staff. 

Writing in The New Yorker, former SPLC staffer Bob Moser described the organization's headquarters as a place where Black employees felt locked out of leadership and where allegations of sexual harassment against Dees were long ignored to protect fundraising.

Links:

Washington Examiner OCC Report Coverage: https://washingtonexaminer.com

https://www.google.com/search?q=SPLC+called+Christian+debanking+a+%E2%80%98CONSPIRACY+THEORY%E2%80%99%E2%80%A6+then+feds+found+their+fingerprints+everywhere&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Cowards, imprecatory "Boko Haram Burns Evangelist Alive in Adamawa as Attacks Hit Benue and Plateau - "

Suspected Boko Haram militants attacked the farming village of Dzangola Kilba in Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa State, burning a Christian evangelist alive and killing up to 30 civilians. 

Key Details of the Attacks

Adamawa State

- On the night of October 15, 2026, insurgents overran the village of Dzangola Kilba (Guyaku District, Gombi LGA) from around 9:00 PM until 5:00 AM.

- They locked Evangelist David Barnabas of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) inside his home and set it on fire.

- Local resident reports estimate the death toll at 30 civilians, though official confirmation from police and state authorities is pending.

Benue State

- On October 13, 2026, gunmen abducted Rev. Fr. John Inalegwu Otache, the parish priest of St. Margaret’s Parish in Ajegbe-Awume (Ohimini County), along the Otobi Amejo–Ajegbe road while returning from Otukpo.

Plateau State

- Separate coordinated and targeted violence hit communities including Barkin Ladi, where at least nine individuals—including a local pastor—were killed in fresh assaults.

Broader Context

- The wave of violence coincides with heavy strikes and ambushes across the region, including attacks on military bases in Borno State that left over two dozen security personnel and community defenders dead.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Boko+Haram+Burns+Evangelist+Alive+in+Adamawa+as+Attacks+Hit+Benue+and+Plateau&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

🙏✝️❤️ 3-yo boy was among at least 12 Christian residents killed by suspected Fulani Islamists ...

...in attacks on farming communities in Benue State in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. Nine Christians were killed in Tse-Biliji, Ukum Local Government Area (LGA), on October 9, after three others were killed in Omulonye, Otukpo LGA on October - 

See original article at 

https://www.barnabasaid.org/us/news/three-year-old-among-12-killed-by-islamists-in-christian-majority-benue/

Summarized 

At least 12 Christian residents, including a young child, were killed in October 2026 during separate attacks by suspected Fulani militia members in Benue State, Nigeria.

Summary of Attacks

• Omulonye Village (Otukpo LGA): On October 7, 2026, more than 15 armed men on foot and using guns and machetes attacked the community, killing three people—including the young son of a local security guard (identified as Mr. Friday) and leaving others injured.

• Tse-Biliji Village (Ukum LGA): On October 9, 2026, roughly 30 armed attackers on motorcycles invaded the village between 7:01 p.m. and 7:41 p.m., killing nine residents and seriously injuring seven others.

• Details and Witness Reports: Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants spoke Fulfulde and chanted religious slogans during the house-to-house assaults on the farming communities.

Links:

TruthNigeria: truthnigeria.com

Barnabas Aid: barnabasaid.org

https://www.google.com/search?q=three-year-old+boy+was+among+at+least+12+Christian+residents+killed+by+suspected+Fulani+Islamists+in+attacks+on+farming+communities+in+Benue+State+in+Nigeria%E2%80%99s+Middle+Belt.%0A%0ANine+Christians+were+killed+in+Tse-Biliji%2C+Ukum+Local+Government+Area+%28LGA%29%2C+on+October+9%2C+after+three+others+were+killed+in+Omulonye%2C+Otukpo+LGA+on+October+&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

🙏✝️"Nigeria Spent $377 Million on Security — But Christian Killings Keep Rising -"

Nigeria faces a complex security crisis affecting citizens of all faiths, driven by a mix of jihadist insurgencies, criminal banditry, and communal violence, even as the government allocates substantial funds to national defense.

Key Factors in the Crisis

• Multi-Sided Violence: Data from organizations like the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) indicates that non-state actors, including Boko Haram and criminal gangs, target Nigerians across multiple ethnic and religious lines, impacting both churches and mosques.

• Drivers of Insecurity: Violence in the northern and central (Middle Belt) regions stems from farmer-herder competition over land and resources, armed banditry, kidnappings for ransom, and systemic poverty.

• International and Political Debate: U.S. political figures—including U.S. lawmakers and administration officials—have raised alarms over the safety of Christians in Nigeria, leading to designations such as a country of particular concern and proposed sanctions or tracking initiatives.

• Nigerian Government Position: President Bola Tinubu’s administration rejects claims of a targeted Christian genocide, arguing that the security challenges are regional, criminal, and structural rather than state-sponsored religious persecution.

• Institutional Pressures: Nigeria has faced intense domestic and international pressure, prompting security leadership shakeups (such as changes in police leadership) and increased diplomatic/lobbying efforts abroad to address counterterrorism operations.

Links:

• acleddata.com

• state.gov

https://www.google.com/search?q=Nigeria+Spent+%24377+Million+on+Security+%E2%80%94+But+Christian+Killings+Keep+Rising&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Nigeria, prayers4 ✝️🙏 "Woman Gives Birth After 106 Days in Boko Haram Captivity - Google Search

The original story 

was dated July 30 2026

The overarching situation for the hostages held by Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria is defined by an ongoing, multi-layered humanitarian crisis. Captives face severe physical and psychological trauma while families experience deep frustration over the rescue efforts. [1]

 (https://truthnigeria.com/2026/09/islamize-or-perish-over-100-christian-women-and-children-still-held-after-132-days-in-boko-haram-captivity/), [2] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8cvuEAVenU)

Current Captivity Status & Demands

• The 13 Travelers: This specific group—including the woman who gave birth—was snatched at gunpoint from two commercial vehicles along the Biu-Damaturu highway. After passing 106 days in captivity, Boko Haram released videos demanding that the Nigerian Government negotiate and pay a ransom for their freedom. [1]

 (https://truthnigeria.com/2026/07/exclusive-woman-gives-birth-after-106-days-in-boko-haram-captivity/), [2] (https://www.facebook.com/ReportYourself/posts/boko-haram-demands-nigerian-govt-negotiate-pay-ransom-to-free-13-travellers-held/1613445173470326/)

• Mass School Kidnappings: Beyond this specific group, broader mass abductions continue to devastate the region. Well over 100 Christian women and children remain deep inside the Sambisa Forest. This includes dozens of schoolchildren who have passed 150+ days in captivity after being seized from the Mussa and Lassa communities. [1]

 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO-dHepSn8k), [2] (https://truthnigeria.com/2026/09/islamize-or-perish-over-100-christian-women-and-children-still-held-after-132-days-in-boko-haram-captivity/), [3] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8cvuEAVenU)

Conditions in the Strongholds

• Harrowing Environments: Hostages are kept in extreme desert and dense forest conditions within the Sambisa Forest and Mandara Mountains. They live amid heat, thorn bushes, and severe weather with very little food. [1]

 (https://truthnigeria.com/2026/07/exclusive-woman-gives-birth-after-106-days-in-boko-haram-captivity/), [2] (https://www.jpost.com/international/article-898617), [3] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypcDhZiYZCw)

• Lack of Healthcare: Pregnant women and young children face the most brutal outcomes. Hostages regularly succumb to exhaustion and illness. For instance, during a massive military rescue operation earlier in the year, troops noted that multiple infants had tragically died from the harsh environments before they could be reached. [1]

 (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/7/army-frees-360-abductees-after-clashes-with-boko-haram-in-nigerias-borno), [2] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypcDhZiYZCw), [3] (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbvwFvqAPaJ/), [4] (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8j0jn4xjgo)

• Forced Conversions: Captives face intense ideological and physical coercion, with reports showing systemic pressure on Christian hostages to convert or face severe violence. [1] (https://truthnigeria.com/2026/09/islamize-or-perish-over-100-christian-women-and-children-still-held-after-132-days-in-boko-haram-captivity/)

Government Responses & Controversy

• Military Counter-Operations: The Nigerian military relies on intelligence-led joint task force operations to raid strongholds, occasionally rescuing large groups. In a separate major operation in mid-2026, special forces successfully liberated 360 hostages from a mountain hideout.

• No-Ransom Policy: The federal government maintains a strict stance against negotiating or officially paying ransoms to terrorist networks. This has caused significant friction with the families of the 13 travelers, who publicly claim the government has abandoned their loved ones.

• Institutional Failures: The situation is further complicated by recent tracking reports, including the U.S. State Department’s Trafficking in Persons report, which leveled troubling accusations that some rescued or escaped women face institutional coercion to return to former captors at demobilization centers. [1]

 (https://truthnigeria.com/2026/10/u-s-report-accuses-nigeria-of-returning-rescued-women-to-boko-haram/), [2] (https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerias-military-rescues-360-hostages-borno-state-2026-06-07/), [3]

 (https://www.facebook.com/ReportYourself/posts/boko-haram-demands-nigerian-govt-negotiate-pay-ransom-to-free-13-travellers-held/1613445173470326/), [4]

 (https://www.facebook.com/ntanetworknews/posts/news-flash-nigerias-military-rescues-360-hostages-in-borno-state-after-a-week-lo/1316430707328609/), [5]

 (https://truthnigeria.com/2026/07/exclusive-woman-gives-birth-after-106-days-in-boko-haram-captivity/)

https://www.google.com/search?q=Woman+Gives+Birth+After+106+Days+in+Boko+Haram+Captivity&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Imprecatory "Iranian court sentences woman to 50 lashes for kissing a man in a cafe "| Iran International

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202610166431 

"Rebel groups in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have renewed their fight against government forces, raising fears ..

that conflict will cross borders into neighboring Sudan, Eritrea, South Sudan, and beyond.

Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia involves a coalition of seven armed groups—led by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) under the "Ethiopian People’s Forces Alliance for Survival"—challenging Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. [1, 2] 

## Current Developments on the Ground

* Mekelle Control: TPLF-led forces seized the regional capital and airport on September 23, 2026, but withdrew on October 3 following a counteroffensive by government-allied units who retook the city.

* Expansion into Neighboring Regions: Fighting has spread outside Tigray into the neighboring [Amhara]

(https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/05ss7n) and [Afar](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/07h3jy) regions, with government-allied forces reporting the capture of Alamata on September 28.

* Eritrean Incursions: Reports and security estimates indicate that 5,000 to 8,000 Eritrean troops have crossed the border into northern Tigray with heavy weapons, drawing drone strikes from the Ethiopian military. 

Ethiopia has formally written to the UN Security Council demanding an immediate withdrawal of Eritrean forces, while Eritrea has accused Addis Ababa of seeking regime change.

* Regional Accusations: Ethiopia’s army chief has accused Eritrea, Sudan’s army, and [Egypt]

(https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/02k54) of supporting the rebel coalition—allegations that all three governments deny. Diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea have severely frayed amid escalating rhetoric. [1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 

## Why Cross-Border Risks Are Rising

* The Red Sea Tensions: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's push for sovereign access to the Red Sea and Eritrea's strategic ports (like Assab) have deepened mutual existential fears.

* Sudan and Proxy Dynamics: The ongoing civil war in Sudan and complex regional alignments—including reports of Tigrayan forces operating near Sudanese front lines and accusations involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—threaten to pull neighboring nations into a wider Horn of Africa conflict.

* Humanitarian Crisis: Communications blackouts, suspended commercial flights, and disrupted aid lines leave an estimated one million people in Tigray at severe risk of starvation. [3, 5, 8, 9, 10] 

You can track ongoing developments via the [Al Jazeera Coverage on Ethiopia](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/2/how-the-fighting-in-ethiopia-spread-beyond-tigray-in-maps-and-charts) or official updates through the 

[BBC News Horn of Africa Report](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c65ynvw250y1o). [3, 7] 

Would you like to focus on:

* The humanitarian and refugee impact in neighboring countries

* The geopolitical role of Egypt, Sudan, or Eritrea in the crisis

* The specific goals of the new seven-group rebel alliance

[1] [https://www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09aTxoJh-yk)

[2] [https://www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wB7fk4rxqpY)

[3] [https://www.aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/2/how-the-fighting-in-ethiopia-spread-beyond-tigray-in-maps-and-charts)

[4] [https://mymotherlode.com](https://mymotherlode.com/news/africa/11212935/ethiopian-official-promises-change-in-tigray-after-troops-retake-regional-capital.html)

[5] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/dw.africa/posts/eritrean-troops-have-reportedly-entered-ethiopias-tigray-region-raising-fears-th/1519274960236391/)

[6] [https://www.dw.com](https://www.dw.com/en/eritrean-troops-in-ethiopia-raise-fears-of-a-regional-war/a-79615065)

[7] [https://www.bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c65ynvw250y1o)

[8] [https://www.instagram.com](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeTgR7mgXDQ/)

[9] [https://www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/why-renewed-fighting-ethiopias-tigray-risks-regional-war-2026-10-02/)

[10] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/voiceofthecape/posts/renewed-fighting-in-ethiopias-tigray-region-is-raising-concerns-about-a-deepenin/1515962003892679/)

https://www.google.com/search?q=Rebel+groups+in+Ethiopia%E2%80%99s+Tigray+region+have+renewed+their+fight+against+government+forces%2C+raising+fears+that+conflict+will+cross+borders+into+neighboring+Sudan%2C+Eritrea%2C+South+Sudan%2C+and+beyond.&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

✝️🙏 "Russia sentences 70-yo Korean missionary to nearly six years in prison "

The case of South Korean missionary Park Tae-Yeon involves broader geopolitical context, underlying motivations, and specific responses from advocacy groups and diplomatic channels: [1, 2] 

## Underlying Motives and Background

* 

* Pretext Charges: While officially convicted on two immigration-related charges, watchdog groups like [Voice of the Martyrs Korea (VOMK)](https://vomkorea.com/en/2026/09/19/vomk-report-417/) argue the immigration violations are a pretext. 

During her trial in Khabarovsk Court, prosecutors focused roughly 70% of their questioning on her religious beliefs and activities. [2, 3, 4] 

* Crackdown on Children's Ministries: Park's arrest is tied to a Russian state investigation into children's "religious camps" in Khabarovsk. Authorities claimed the camps imposed ideas "alien to Russian traditional values". Park had been serving with the Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) for 33 years and considered herself "married to Russia". [1, 2, 5, 6] 

* Targeting of Foreign Entities: The pressure intensified after Russia's Prosecutor General's Office officially designated CEF-USA as an "undesirable organization", effectively criminalizing the storage or distribution of any of their ministry materials. [5] 

* Maximum Face-Value Sentences: Park originally faced up to 17 years in prison across three immigration-related allegations before the final sentence of 5 years and 8 months was delivered. [7, 8] 

* 

## Global Advocacy & VOM Korea's Actions

* 

* The Petition: Between February and April, VOM Korea mobilized an online petition that garnered over 5,000 signatures (4,000+ from South Korea and 1,000+ internationally).

* Direct Submissions: VOM Korea representatives Dr. Hyun Sook Foley and Pastor Eric Foley personally delivered the petition directly to the Russian Embassy in Seoul. They simultaneously routed copies to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.

* Condition in Detention: According to Pastor Foley, Park has maintained high spirits despite her circumstances. While held in the immigration center prior to her final sentencing, she actively spent her time painting the floors, painting the walls, and sharing Bible scripture with other prisoners. Following the verdict, she was moved to a pre-trial detention center while awaiting the outcome of her legal team's appeal. [9, 10, 11, 12] 

* 

## South Korean Diplomatic Responses

* 

* Consular Access: The South Korean government has monitored the case through its diplomatic channels. A representative from the South Korean Consulate was granted a 40-minute meeting with Park shortly after her initial arrest to assess her health and ensure she had access to legal representation. Local pastors and South Korean diplomatic staff have continued to coordinate with her defense attorneys to support her upcoming appeal process. [1, 2, 10, 13] 

* 

[1] [https://www.churchinchains.ie](https://www.churchinchains.ie/news-by-country/east-asia/north-korea/russia-missionary-park-tae-yeon-sentenced-to-5-years-8-months-in-prison/)

[2] [https://www.vomcanada.com](https://www.vomcanada.com/ru-2026-02-12a.htm)

[3] [https://dotheword.org](https://dotheword.org/2026/10/)

[4] [https://vomkorea.com](https://vomkorea.com/en/2026/09/19/vomk-report-417/)

[5] [https://www.churchinchains.ie](https://www.churchinchains.ie/news-by-country/russia/russia-retiring-missionary-goes-on-trial/)

[6] [https://persecution.org](https://persecution.org/2026/08/17/korean-missionary-faces-17-year-imprisonment-in-russia/)

[7] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/missionnetworknews/posts/south-korean-missionary-park-tae-yeon-has-been-sentenced-to-five-years-and-eight/1563548539122908/)

[8] [https://www.persecutionsa.org](https://www.persecutionsa.org/post/russia-korean-missionary-trial-delayed-again)

[9] [https://www.mnnonline.org](https://www.mnnonline.org/news/russia-sentences-70-year-old-korean-missionary-to-nearly-six-years-in-prison/)

[10] [https://www.mnnonline.org](https://www.mnnonline.org/news/russia-sentences-70-year-old-korean-missionary-to-nearly-six-years-in-prison/)

[11] [https://www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyvUnzXItJ0)

[12] [https://www.churchinchains.ie](https://www.churchinchains.ie/news-by-country/east-asia/north-korea/russia-missionary-park-tae-yeon-sentenced-to-5-years-8-months-in-prison/)

[13] [https://www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hVU0DD_cho)

https://www.google.com/search?q=Russia+sentences+70-year-old+Korean+missionary+to+nearly+six+years+in+prison&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new&fbs=ABfTbFUKxsRzeFf4ekj2qV4IfY-Mq9YMMCkSeNo_4isHTWzzS_JQAUiIbDRKI8zmZ7z-fhbGLc_ORuGkEhys-6rAElZ-VsBFpmLvTj9LSLzUKuOaCnc8m34TKcvh48QX9umjMF7jmeosnd0TIp1pOkQhzcQTGXDPgLh--sflsWSxezy1L-PE0NW234okQkJl-fWNgCAtCbrP3vt5LwhWnBx4UPvXYktscemjziVu1TCSqZ-OgUalMJU&aep=10&ntc=1&sxsrf=APpeQnsZGBr0NOUeMShoKUnfGKsQtmsWdQ%3A1791848928676&mstk=AUtExfBWjqekDOwjMNOxjyscpuow2N7_oiWM0ENVGxcAQeq8zmavQMrGVaV0PvP4SDOvtU7wmXVeql6Rdx9UawxAHuBu01LcPE4ceEopNQaZdWnr1zJyJ7TfDu8l11ne6o3qXpDz---qpu4gosyJtrCptsEYSeJB8TgvhlNCyVAIL1U8lIr_zO6ea4cR-V0GfJNbOIOgGEgFxQ4PyPZ-3RryZf645A3W1H3dq4pBxL4JBHL74voimy__sgELuJj1xHrefnu_eK9jueQSJKiqa_NgbGSWk1MwtswvGBX47ylQ7QaR_BF9NSi5EInsP8z0Bds9TxiJzeZZpR13gA&csuir=1&aioh=3&udm=50&mtid=GXLNaurhN6rt7_UP-fa8wQw#lfId=ChxjMe 

As conflict threatens East Africa, refugees find themselves running again

Renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region and ongoing warfare in [Sudan]have triggered a fresh wave of displacement across East Africa, intensifying an already critical humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa. [1, 2, 3] 

## Key Developments in East Africa

* Resurgent Tigray Conflict: 

Rebel groups and Tigrayan forces have renewed fighting with government forces, seizing airports in the region and raising fears of a wider civil war or regional spillover involving Eritrea.

 [1, 3, 4] 

* Sudan Displacement Crisis: The ongoing war in Sudan remains the world's largest displacement crisis, forcing 12 million people to flee within and outside the country. [2] 

* South Sudan Instability: A recent surge of violence has displaced more than 165,000 people in South Sudan over a three-month period. [5] 

* Regional Aid Shortages: Humanitarian organizations face severe funding deficits—such as a $91 million appeal by the [International Organization for Migration (IOM)]

(https://www.iom.int/news/usd-91m-appeal-launched-support-migrants-along-key-african-migration-corridors) to support migration corridors—threatening critical shelters and medical care across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Djibouti. [6] 

[1] [https://www.mnnonline.org](https://www.mnnonline.org/news/as-conflict-threatens-east-africa-refugees-find-themselves-running-again/)

[2] [https://www.nhregister.com](https://www.nhregister.com/news/world/article/un-refugee-chief-urges-action-from-security-22449760.php)

[3] [https://www.chathamhouse.org](https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/10/war-has-returned-tigray-time-it-may-not-stay-ethiopia)

[4] [https://www.economist.com](https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2026/09/23/a-disastrous-new-war-threatens-in-africa)

[5] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/posts/the-united-nations-high-commissioner-for-refugees-unhcr-has-warned-of-a-serious-/1477857391047307/)

[6] [https://www.iom.int](https://www.iom.int/news/usd-91m-appeal-launched-support-migrants-along-key-african-migration-corridors)

https://www.google.com/search?q=As+conflict+threatens+East+Africa%2C+refugees+find+themselves+running+again%0ABy+Katie+O%27MalleyOctober+6%2C+2026&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

26-yo Benedict Ogbodiegwu has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of 62-yo Andrew Wimsatt

https://www.google.com/search?q=Andrew+James+Wimsatt&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Perpetrator just walked up behind the victim and sliced his neck. It didn't seem like there was any kind of cause other than hate, random hate . Sickening 

🙏✝️ "Exclusive — Nigerian Lawyer Details Harrowing Christian Persecution: 'A Daily Occurrence'"

https://www.breitbart.com/africa/2026/08/11/exclusive-nigerian-lawyer-details-harrowing-christian-persecution-a-daily-occurrence/ 

"Nigeria is regularly identified as the most dangerous place in the world to practice Christianity, deadlier than notoriously repressive places such as North Korea and Afghanistan in part due to the large Christian population creating more targets for prospective killers. The Christian humanitarian aid organization Open Doors, which facilitated the conversation with Jabez Musa on Monday, ranked Nigeria the number seven most repressive country in the world for Christianity in its 2026 World Watch List, citing mass killings, displacements, and general violence by jihadists against Christians..."

"Christians beheaded in DRC as Islamic State branch expands campaign of terror" - Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/christians-beheaded-in-drc-as-islamic-state-branch-expands-campaign-of-terror/ 

"

Todd Nettleton of The Voice of the Martyrs USA says the latest violence included the beheading of 14 Christians by Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP), the Islamic State affiliate active in the DRC. ISCAP claimed responsibility for killing six Christians on June 3 and another eight on June 24.."

🙏❤️✝️ "Fulani Ethnic Militia Kill 22 Christians in Renewed Attacks Across Benue State -'" Truth Nigeria

https://truthnigeria.com/2026/07/fulani-ethnic-militia-kill-22-christians-in-renewed-attacks-across-benue-state/ 

Imprecatory: Fulani 

"

MAKURDI, Nigeria – At least 22 Christians were killed in renewed and separate attacks across three counties in Nigeria’s Central Benue State between July 24 and July 29..."

✝️❤️🙏"U.S. Condemns Killing of Nigerian Pastor’s Family After Trump Reposts Plea for Help "- Truth Nigeria

https://truthnigeria.com/2026/07/u-s-condemns-killing-of-nigerian-pastors-family-after-trump-reposts-plea-for-help/

"

The United States on Thursday, July 23, condemned the killing of relatives of Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo in Plateau State, Nigeria. Frank Garcia, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, said in a statement that the continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable populations in Nigeria’s Middle Belt is “deeply alarming.” 

"New Christian Persecution Report Shows Most Dangerous - ''

https://www.google.com/search?q=New+Christian+Persecution+Report+Shows+Most+Dangerous&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Pray w/o Ceasing for Nigeria "Fulani Ethnic Militia Kill 22 Christians in Renewed Attacks Across Benue State "

https://truthnigeria.com/2026/07/fulani-ethnic-militia-kill-22-christians-in-renewed-attacks-across-benue-state/ 

"

MAKURDI, Nigeria – At least 22 Christians were killed in renewed and separate attacks across three counties in Nigeria’s Central Benue State between July 24 and July 29..."

"World Day Against Trafficking: why literacy is a powerful weapon

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/world-day-against-trafficking-why-literacy-is-a-powerful-weapon/ 

"

July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking. In India, poverty and lack of education create openings for traffickers to exploit millions of people. Mission India is highlighting one practical way to help prevent trafficking before it begins: literacy.

"How should Christians respond to persecution? Global ministry weighs in". - Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/how-should-christians-respond-to-persecution-global-ministry-weighs-in/ 

"One in seven Christians live under high levels of persecution, according to a report by International Christian Concern. That is 380 million people.

Nettleton says that religious freedom matters, but the body of Christ’s first response to persecution should be walking alongside the family of God in prayer, not politics. Advocating for government change cannot be the end for Christians.

“The first priority I think should be spiritual action, and that starts with prayer,” Nettleton says. .."

2 nuns, 6 priests ✝️"Ethiopian Christians Grieve Deadly Monastery Strike - "

https://persecution.org/2026/07/28/ethiopian-christians-grieve-deadly-monastery-strike/ 

"

Christians across Ethiopia are grieving after reports that a drone strike hit the historic Arsema Monastery in South Wollo, Amhara Region, during a time of worship on July 22, killing clergy and worshippers. 

According to multiple reports, two nuns and six priests were among those.."

Condolences 🙏✝️❤️"Islamic Extremists Kill 30 Christians in Nigerian Village" -

https://persecution.org/2026/07/28/islamic-extremists-kill-30-christians-in-nigerian-village/ 

"

Gunmen entered Naridon late Sunday, July 26, and continued their assault into the early hours of Monday, July 27. Residents said the attackers opened fire on people inside their homes and set several houses ablaze as families fled into nearby fields and bushes.

Reports confirmed that at least 30 people died, including eight children. Several residents suffered injuries. Security personnel reportedly reached the village hours after the attackers had left..."

🕊️✝️🙏"Pastor Describes Experience in Chinese Prison - "

https://persecution.org/2026/07/23/pastor-describes-experience-in-chinese-prison/ 

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, 56, reunited with his family on July 3 after spending 266 days in a Chinese prison. ..

Eight of his church’s members remain in prison. He called those who stood with him to continue to fight for them alongside him. “I won’t rest until they see freedom,” he wrote...

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♥️🙏 ✝ https://i-baptize-you.blogspot.com/2021/04/invitation-to-accept-christ-be-saved.html ------------ ❤ 🙏 ✝ #AcceptChrist2bSaved 👍😇 Hello, I'm a Christian evangelist traveling across America hoping for a New REVIVAL 🕊️ , A new great awakening! ----------- IF u haven't already, REPENT and be BAPTIZED ! REPENT & BE BAPTIZED ! or if you already have, KEEP TELLING the GOOD NEWS ✝️👍 ! we're all sinners, we all NEED Christ ✝ , & we can be Saved ! I invite you to make that decision today, or encourage fellow believers to keep growing & telling the Good News 😀 ! ALSO SEE http://mustard-seed-ministries.blogspot.com/2018/07/invitation-to-accept-christ-be-saved.html ________________ " If u declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” & believe in your HEART that God raised Him from the dead,u will be saved" Romans 10.9 "Si lo declaras con tu boca, "Jesus es el Señor,"y cree en tu CORAZON que Dios lo levantó de los muertos, serás salvado " Romanos 10.9 GREETINGS ! I INVITE U2 accept JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD & SAVIOR TODAY, RIGHT NOW, OR ANYTIME, & BE SAVED ! Don't wait until it is TOO LATE. Don't Hesitate. The consequences are TOO GREAT.! Humble yourself. You CANNOT do it alone. None of us can. Guaranteed 100% FAILURE RATE for those who try to GO IT ALONE. Kneel down now and say to Jesus, "Sorry & Thank you, I surrender to YOU, LORD, & Commit my LIFE 2 U, now & forever" Feliz Navidad !! gran desfile, como de costumbre, y tal vez ALGUNOS de ustedes no conocen a Jesucristo como Salvador. SI NO, sigue leyendo (si es así, mantén la fe y continúa contándonos las BUENAS NOTICIAS de nuestro Salvador): ******* SALUDOS ! ¡INVITO A U2 a aceptar a JESUCRISTO COMO SU SEÑOR Y SALVADOR HOY, AHORA MISMO O EN CUALQUIER MOMENTO, Y SEA SALVO! No espere hasta que sea demasiado tarde. No dude ¡Las consecuencias son DEMASIADAS GRANDES! Sé humilde. NO PUEDES hacerlo solo. Ninguno de nosotros puede. TASA DE FALLA 100% garantizada para aquellos que intentan IR SOLO. Arrodíllate ahora y dile a Jesús, "Lo siento y gracias, me entrego a TI, SEÑOR, y me comprometo mi VIDA 2 U, ahora y para siempre" JESUS SAVES !! JESUS SAVES !! JESUS SAVES !! TO THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE ALREADY CHRISTIANS, KEEP THE FAITH MY FRIENDS ! keep growing ! Be an GREAT COMMISSION EVANGELIST...this is NOT an option as Christians, it is an obligation AND a privilege. You cannot call yourself a Christian IF U R ASHAMED of the gospel. We ALL must shine our light in a way that befits OUR God-given personalitIes & according to the culture & environment around you. --" If u declare with your mouth , “Jesus is Lord,” & believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, u will be saved." Romans 10.9 4 THINGS TO DO ASAP:-------------------------------------- 1) START TALKING & LISTENING TO GOD: WE CALL this ‘PRAYER’ 2) START READING the WORD of GOD: WE CALL this the ‘BIBLE’ 3) START HAVING FELLOWSHIP with OTHER BELIEVERS IN GOD (FATHER-SON-SPIRIT): USUALLY WE CALL THIS ‘GOING TO CHURCH’ 4) START TELLING OTHERS ABOUT GOD & the SALVATION STORY: OFTEN CALLED ‘EVANGELISM’ -- JESUS SAVES !! ALSO, Make sure you KNOW the MEANING of ‘GREAT COMMISSION’, ...for more information, go to https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/what-is-the-great-commission.html AFRIKAAN "As jy met jou mond verklaar," Jesus is Here, "en glo in jou hart dat God Hom uit die dode opgewek het, sal jy gered word." Romeine 10.9 ALBANIAN "Nëse deklaroni me gojën tuaj," Jezusi është Zot "dhe besoni në zemrën tuaj se Perëndia e ka ringjallur prej të vdekurve dhe do të shpëtohet" Romakëve 10.9 _________ Many more languages at http://mustard-seed-ministries.blogspot.com/2018/07/invitation-to-accept-christ-be-saved.html ** 

Prayer 🙏 :"Jesus, Help us to remember the unborn who are unwanted & tossed aside every day; help us to be a LIGHT 🕯️ in a world 🌍 of darkness. Give us opportunities to love ♥️people & present the truth ✝️of Your Word 📖, use us to offer Alternative Options to women in desperate situations. Jesus, You have the Power to change hearts; we pray 🙏 for the women considering this option - help them to see THERE IS ANOTHER WAY..." 👍🙏✝️ https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/powerful-prayers-for-the-unborn.html

✝️✝️✝️✝️❤️🙏"Father Crépin Martial Monga,l Killed After Baptizing 175 People "

https://persecution.org/2026/07/22/priest-killed-after-baptizing-175-people/ 

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"Father Crépin Martial Monga, vicar of St. John the Baptist Parish in Zémio, in the Diocese of Bangassou, was shot in the head at around 6:40 p.m. on June 29 as he drove to his parish residence. A parishioner who was with him was seriously wounded and remains in critical condition...

The day before the attack, Father Monga baptized 175 believers — 160 of whom were Christians from his parish who had been recently displaced because of ongoing violence.  .."

"16 civilians killed in new rebel attack in eastern Congo"

https://www.usmuslims.com/16-civilians-killed-in-new-rebel-attack-in-eastern-congo-362524h.htm 

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KIGALI, Rwanda (AA) - At least 16 people, including miners, were killed in the latest attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in a village in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, local authorities said Thursday..."

🙏✝️ China "Christians are disappearing for worshipping a God other than Xi "

https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/christians-disappearing-worshipping-god-other-095005333.html 

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TJ knew what his family's crime was: being Christian and worshipping a God that was not Xi Jinping. In China, following a church that is not state-controlled is punishable.

The Chinese leader is intensifying Beijing's crackdown on Christians amid a wider purge of top officials, showing signs of an increasingly paranoid leader..."

Condolences ❤️ ✝️ 🙏 AK-47s vs. Muskets: Fulani Islamists Kill Nigerian Christian Village Guards "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/ak-47s-vs-muskets-fulani-islamists-kill-nigerian/ 

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On July 4, 2026, around 7 p.m., three Christian community security guards, known as vigilantes in Nigeria, were shot dead while on watch at the edge of Sabon Layi in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The three victims were Sunday, 25; Benjamin James, 33; and Godwin Yakubu, 27. Only Benjamin James was married..."

"Thirty-Six Students Still Missing After School Attack in Borno State, Nigeria |" Barnabas Aid

https://www.barnabasaid.org/us/news/thirty-six-students-still-missing-after-school-attack-in-borno-state-nig/ 

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Two teachers were killed when Islamist terrorists struck a secondary school in a Christian-majority area of Borno State, north-eastern Nigeria, on June 29, abducting at least 45 students and two members of staff..."

Sickening cops 🤮👎"WATCH: Texas Cop threatens Christian street preacher with ticket over 'offensive' speech "

https://www.wnd.com/2026/07/watch-cop-threatens-christian-street-preacher-ticket-offensive/ 

So I'm just being offended is the litmus test or disturbing the peace and the resting somebody now?  so why don't they arrest the people in The pride parade who are offending the Christians. ? And I'm offended by the fact that they add the word 'Trinity' to their name of their parade. that's also deliberately intended to offend Christians. 

"Fort Worth PD later admitted the officer's statements were "not accurate," ordered First Amendment refresher training for officers, and confirmed that public sidewalks remain open for speech

...When Grisham reminded officers that he had previously sued the City of Fort Worth in 2014 over this exact issue – a lawsuit that resulted in a settlement and an official apology from the city – the officer dismissed the prior case, stating, "I don't care, you can file whatever lawsuit you want."...

According to a video from the June 27 Trinity Pride Fest in downtown Fort Worth, Christian street preachers David Grisham, a retired police officer, and Richard Penkoski were preaching on public property when they were approached by officers...."

Shame on Arrowhead Union High School District'👎" for banning graduate's powerful Bible verse " ✝️🕊️

https://www.wnd.com/2026/07/helped-shape-who-i-am-school-threatened-banning/ 

"She had chosen Proverbs 3:6: "In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path." The verse reflected the faith that had guided her throughout high school and informed her future plans..."

👎😡"Iran Arrests More Than 3,000 Citizens Accused Of Cooperating With Israel -" Harbinger's Daily

https://harbingersdaily.com/iran-arrests-more-than-3000-citizens-accused-of-cooperating-with-israel/ 

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But human rights groups say the regime is using the charge of espionage as a weapon against critics, protesters, dissidents, and ordinary citizens caught in the machinery of the Islamic Republic’s security state.

Rights groups have also accused Iranian authorities of using pressure, intimidation, and torture to extract false confessions, a long-standing practice in politically sensitive cases before Iran’s Revolutionary Courts.."

🙏"As Iran tensions continue, Christians pray for courage -"✝️

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/as-iran-tensions-continue-christians-pray-for-courage/ 

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Whenever there’s conflict like this, it strengthens the hands of extremists, and then they go after minority groups,” David Bogosian of the Alliance for the Unreached says.

“It’s already happening; more Christians are being arrested, more Christian leaders are being targeted.."

"Massive racism against whites: UK 'Rape Gang Inquiry Report'"

https://www.wnd.com/2026/06/massive-racism-against-whites-uk-rape-gang-inquiry/ 

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Around 250,000 white working-class British girls were raped by non-Western Muslim men over the course of decades, without British authorities – who were totally aware of the crimes – taking action..."