Barnabas persecution update 19 July 2012

A church elder who sustained gunshot and blast wounds to his chest during a church attack in Kenya is recovering after life-saving surgery, funded by Barnabas Aid.

A charitable medical centre that performs free heart operations on children in Egypt is under threat from radical Muslims, who want it closed down because it was founded by a Christian surgeon, Sir Magdi Yacoub.

An alliance of parties considered broadly liberal and secular has stemmed the tide of success for Islamists in post-Arab Spring politics by winning the most seats in the Libyan election.

Christians in Vietnam defy authorities’ threats in protest marches

More than 10,000 Christians in Vietnam took part in protest marches for religious freedom, in defiance of the authorities, who had tried to intimidate them with tanks, threats and violent thugs.

A convert from Islam to Christianity has been released from prison in Iran after spending eight months behind bars, including 105 days in solitary confinement.