A clear, evidence-based overview of Christian persecution around the world.
Verified incidents, emerging trends and the context behind them, gathered from reporting around the world so the church can pray with insight and respond.
01 / Editor's Briefing
Weekly analysisNigeria · Fulani Militias Kill 24 Christians in Governor Mutfwang's County
Nigeria · US military intervention in Nigeria didn't stop escalating attacks on Christians, lawyer says
Syria · Baptist Pastor Released from Detention in Syria
Incidents
16
+33%
vs. previous week
24
+118%
vs. previous week
Countries
12
+50%
vs. previous week
How People Affected is counted
The sum of people killed, injured, abducted, arrested or displaced in each incident that happened that week. An incident several outlets reported is counted once, with the largest toll its reports give. Cumulative tolls are not added.
NigeriaFulani militias killed 24 Christians in a county governed by Governor Mutfwang, according to International Christian Concern.
Aug 18, 2026 International Christian Concern ↗
NigeriaA lawyer who advocates for Christian women and girls abducted and forced to convert to Islam says the United States military intervention initiated in Nigeria in the last year has not been "helpful" in stopping the escalating Christian persecution in the African country.
Aug 13, 2026 The Christian Post ↗
SyriaA Kurdish pastor has been released from a Syrian prison after being detained for two weeks without an official charge.
Aug 14, 2026 International Christian Concern ↗
| # | Country | Incidents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 |
| 2 | India | 3 |
| 3 | Yemen | 1 |
| 4 | Russia | 1 |
| 5 | Niger | 1 |
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An upward swing marks a deteriorating situation; a downward swing marks relative easing, not necessarily safety.
Incidents are compiled by Persecution Monitor from news reports aggregated via Google News and consolidated so that each incident is counted once. People affected includes those killed, injured, abducted, arrested or displaced. Incomplete coverage and source bias mean totals may understate the true scale of persecution.
Persecution Monitor aggregates and cross-references public news reporting surfaced through Google News. This briefing is informational only and reflects the limits of available reporting.
