Gatestone Institute The following are some of the abuses Muslims inflicted on Christians throughout the month of December, 2019; they are categorized by theme: The Slaughter of Christians Nigeria: The Islamic State in West Africa Province released a video of the execution of 11 Christian aid workers on the day after Christmas. The brief video shows one Christian being … [Read more...]
“I Never Thought We’d Face This Much Hatred”: Muslim Persecution of Christians, November 2019
Gatestone Institute Slaughter of Christians Syria: On November 11, Islamic gunmen opened fire on a vehicle known to be carrying Christian leaders. Two Armenian priests, a father and son, were killed; a deacon was seriously wounded. ISIS claimed the murders of Father Abrahim Petoyan and Father Hovsep Petoyan. The Armenians were going to inspect repairs on an Armenian … [Read more...]
“Burned Beyond Recognition”: Muslim Persecution of Christians, October 2019
Gatestone Institute The following are some of the abuses that Muslims inflicted on Christians throughout the month of October, 2019; they are categorized by theme: The Slaughter of Christians Uganda: A Muslim mob set fire to the home of former Muslim, Ali Nakabale, 36, for converting to Christianity. Four of his family members—including his two children, a 6-year-old son … [Read more...]
“Police Urinated on and Cursed Him for Being Christian”: Muslim Persecution of Christians, September 2019
Gatestone Institute The Slaughter of Christians Nigeria: On September 22, the jihadi group, Boko Haram, released a video depicting the execution of two Christian aid workers. Lawrence Duna Dacighir and Godfrey Ali Shikagham, both members of the Church of Christ in Nations, appeared on their knees, with three armed men behind them, who proceeded to shoot them. Both … [Read more...]
“They Asked Him to Deny Christ” Muslim Persecution of Christians, August 2019
Gatestone Institute Hate for and Violence against Christians Cameroon: Militant Muslims reportedly connected with the Nigerian based Islamic terror group, Boko Haram, “reached new heights” of depravity, according to a report: after devastating the Christian village of Kalagari in a raid, they kidnapped and fled with eight women. Some of the women were later released—but only … [Read more...]