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May 18, 2023
Chad: Fulani Muslim extremists launch armed assault on Christian communities, at least 17 people killed
Please pray for safety and security of the Orthodox Christians of Chad, who are under the jurisdiction of the Holy Archdiocese of Cameroon (which is...
April 4, 2019
Chad: Violence against and persecution of Christians is increasing
“Although the constitution of Chad does not permit diya to be enforced among non-Muslim communities, in practice it is increasingly becoming...
July 26, 2018
“A threat to the way we live together”: New ruler of Chad appoints Muslim sultan to govern Christian area
The persecution of Christians is not always a matter of violence. In some instances it takes the form of peaceful attempts to hinder the practice of...

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Quick facts

  • While about 30 percent of the world’s population identifies as Christian, 80 percent of all acts of religious discrimination are directed at Christians.

    Source: International Society for Human Rights

  • Christians face persecution in more than 60 Countries.

    Source: U.S. State Department

  • Millions of Christians face interrogation, arrest, torture, and/or death because of their religious convictions and cultural/ethnic identification.

    Source: Open Doors USA

  • Between 2007 and 2014, Christians have been targeted for harassment in more countries than any other religious group.

    Source: Pew Research

  • Christian responses to persecution are almost always nonviolent and, with very few exceptions, do not involve acts of terrorism.

    Source: Under Caesar’s Sword