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February 7, 2019
Myanmar: Military steps up operations against Christian minority
The Christians of Myanmar are being harassed and persecuted by the Myanmar government. Christians make up about 8.2 percent of the population of...
December 8, 2018
Myanmar: Christians targeted in “surprise violent attacks” by the military
Christians make up about 8.2 percent of the population of Myanmar. Most of these Christians are Protestants, with Roman Catholics comprising most of...
October 5, 2018
Myanmar Rebels Detain Over 90 Christian Leaders, Shut Down Over 50 Churches
Christians make up about six percent of the population of Myanmar. The overwhelming majority of these are Protestants, with Roman Catholics...

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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