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International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church – IDOP 2011
In the traditional calendar, “All Saints Day” and “All Souls Day” stand out in the month of November, set apart to remember the saints of the church and the souls of those who…
Afghanistan and Pakistan: Continued Violence and Pakistani Link to the Taliban
“Suicide attacks by the Taliban against government targets over the last two days demonstrate the near futility of trying to negotiate with the group. Despite talks between the US and the Taliban over…
50 Countries Where Christians Face Most Persecution
Open Doors has offered some excellent resources to help us pray for persecuted believers and their nations. Please have a look at them, share them with your church or prayer group and remember…
The Haqqani Network: Pakistan’s Most Dangerous Terrorist Organization
This month's deadly attacks on the Afghan Parliament and foreign embassies in Kabul showed the determination of the Haqqani network to resist diplomatic efforts to bring about a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan and…
Pakistan and Afghanistan Terrorist Leaders
Pakistani military operations in the tribal regions bordering Afghanistan have steered clear of North Waziristan, allowing the area to become a haven for militants. Tribal and local intelligence sources say some 15,000 militants…
Burma: Current Crisis in Western Myanmar
In early June, three Muslim young men on Ramree Island reportedly raped a Rakhine Buddhist woman. After the story was published a mob of angry Rakhines attacked a bus of Muslims in central…
Afghanistan: Taliban Execute Woman to Send Afghans a Grim Warning
Many Afghans are very afraid that the Taliban will come back again and where they control areas inside Afghanistan. Pray that this would never happen again. This is an example how brutal they…
Violence Returns to Pakistan’s Major Cities
Over the last two years, Pakistan has had something of a respite from dramatic attacks such as those that plagued the country from 2007 to 2010. During those years, a series of high-profile…
Sudan is Ranked #16 on the World List of Persecuted Countries
It is very interesting to see how the ranking of Sudan on the world list of persecuted countries changed through the 14 years of involvement with the country. Every year Open Doors bring…
Domestic Terrorism: A Persistent Threat in the United States
A string of incidents over the past month has served as a reminder that despite the intense, decade-long focus on the jihadist threat, domestic terrorism is still an issue in the United States.…
