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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