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Forgotten War: Sudan’s Displaced Christians Brace for ‘World’s Worst’ Hunger Crisis
Interview with leader of new evangelical alliance describes his escape from Khartoum and the pressure to pick a side.
Shaken Yet Stirred: Turkish Christians Advise Moroccan Church on Earthquake Aid
From Istanbul to Marrakesh, disaster relief can help Muslim-background believers legitimize their faith. But first, say Turks, the church must be united.
Morocco Earthquake Moves Marginalized Churches to Christian Charity
Their faith unrecognized by the government, local believers serve displaced neighbors seeking shelter and the will of God.
Christians Worry About Getting Trampled Like Grass in Sudan Conflict
The African country has seen conflict and coup over and over, but this time, says historian Christopher Tounsel, believers are right in the middle of it.
As Churches Offer Refuge, Sudanese Christians Refine Theology of War
“Already but not yet” takes on new meaning as violence scatters believers from Khartoum to corners of Sudan where biblical application has long been lived.
Khartoum Churches Damaged as Sudan Descends Closer to Civil War
As foreigners evacuate, Sudanese Christians remain caught in the crossfire of rival generals.
Faith Comes from Watching: Christian TV in the Middle East
Media gives MENA Christians the opportunity to “share their sorrows, joys, faith, and hope” amid persecution and unrest.
Coup Reversal Divides Sudan’s Christians
Controversial deal to bring back deposed prime minister turns many protesters against him. Sudanese believers debate if he did the best he could.
Reaching Youth for Christ During Sudan’s Coup
When the military closed Khartoum’s airport and disrupted their discipleship training, a generational odd couple from YFC Lebanon improvised and preached to hundreds of students.
Worried Christians ‘Wait and See’ After Sudan Coup
With believers unable to communicate, international advocates weigh in on how the Sudanese church—buoyed by recent religious freedom gains—considers the military seizure of power.
Moroccan Christians Welcome End of a Decade of Islamist Government
Liberal parties, led by billionaire, surge to power in constitutional monarchy, but debate hinges on economy not religious freedom.
Algeria Returns a Historic Church, But Stops Christian Worship at 20 Others
One court yields keys to colonial-era worship site, while another issues verdict for prominent pastor facing proselytism charges.
If Muslims Can Build Churches in Egypt, Has Persecution Ended?
With a Christian activist in jail and a grandmother humiliated, religious freedom advocates weigh the value of progress in church legalization and public rhetoric.
Who Will Save Algeria’s Closed Churches: the UN, US, or Hirak?
World body challenges North African nation over its treatment of Christians, while local evangelical leaders take heart in renewed protests.
Will $335 Million Peace with Israel Secure Sudan’s Religious Freedom?
Sudanese religious leaders and American human rights experts examine the latest and symbolically powerful Arab normalization agreement with the Jewish state.
Sudan Agrees with Rebels to Remove Islam as State Religion
Peace deals include bold pledges on religious freedom. But much work remains for transitional government after three decades under Bashir’s strict sharia.
Arab Spring Again? Christians in Sudan and Algeria Cheer Regime Changes
Historic confessions escape an Islamist, while Muslim converts pray for reform.
Protest Picnic Defends Ramadan Rights of Algerian Christians
Non-Christians make unusual stand for religious freedom in North African country.
Algeria's Protestants Demand Return of Churches Used by Other Charities
Embattled Christians are seeking legal avenues to get their property back—but they haven't had much luck yet.
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