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Iraq to close all IDP camps by July 30

By Katey HearthFebruary 27, 2024 Iraq (MNN) — Religious minorities voice concern as Iraq’s government threatens to close all of the Internally Displaced Persons or IDP camps by July 30, 2024. “It’s a big concern because there’s a huge number; we’re talking probably...

Are church closures ever a good thing?

By Katie O’MalleyFebruary 5, 2024 North Africa (MNN) — What made a church leader in North Africa say “Praise God!” when he heard the government had forced twenty churches to close in an unnamed country? It wasn’t just blind optimism. Joe Handley with A3...

At least 10.7 million people uprooted by conflict in Sudan

By Katey HearthFebruary 5, 2024 Sudan (MNN) — Displacement hits a record high as Sudan’s war passes the nine-month mark with no end. One in eight displaced people worldwide is Sudanese. At least 10.7 million people have been uprooted by conflict in Sudan. Over 1.5...

Leadership development key to transforming Iran

By Katey HearthFebruary 21, 2024 Iran (MNN) — Iran may be one of the world’s toughest places to follow Christ, but it also has tremendous Gospel growth opportunities. “When we talk about the mission field that is Iran, we are talking about a rapidly increasing...

Three factors driving Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis

By Katey HearthFebruary 21, 2024 Nigeria (MNN) — Two months into 2024, Nigeria is already topping the charts for Christian persecution. Dozens of believers have lost their lives, while at least 100 Christians were kidnapped during the first part of January. Voice of...

FMI-supported pastor released from prison in Bangladesh

By Katey HearthFebruary 15, 2024 Bangladesh (MNN) — An FMI-supported pastor in Bangladesh spent 12 weeks in prison on false charges. Today, FMI’s Bruce Allen says Pastor Tomal is free with the condition of parole. “I want to thank the Mission Network News audience...

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