Christian Persecution Expected to Increase in 2022 across Several Countries, Report Finds
By Milton Quintanilla - Posted at Christian Headlines:
According to a new report by religious freedom charity Release International, persecution is expected to increase in parts of Africa, North Korea, Afghanistan and India in 2022.In north Burkina Faso, jihadists attacked Christians, forcing churches to close and Christians to meet in secret. The attacks ranged from bombings, killings, kidnappings and school burnings to assaults on religious leaders and places of worship.
French troops are withdrawing from the area, which could lead to further persecution.
Meanwhile, in neighboring Nigeria, Christians faced ongoing persecution by Boko Haram terrorists, IS fighters and Fulani militia in 2021.
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