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 Extremists Kill 25 Christians After Nigerian Army Ignores Early Warnings
India · Vicious attack on Christians in India highlights ongoing persecution
Nigeria · U.S. vows to sustain war against ISIS, anti-Christian violence in Nigeria
Incidents
7
+250%
vs. previous week
39
+39
vs. previous week
Countries
5
+150%
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.
At least 25 Christians, including a 2-month-old infant, were killed in two separate attacks over the weekend of July 11-12, 2026.
Jul 11, 2026 International Christian Concern ↗
IndiaIn Chhattisgarh, India, a mob attacked 60 Christians with axes, curtain rods and sickles, sending 13 to hospital with severe injuries.
Jul 13, 2026 Mission Network News ↗
NigeriaThe U.S. pledged to keep cooperating with Nigeria's federal government against ISIS and other perpetrators of violence against Christians.
Jul 14, 2026 gazettengr.com ↗
| # | Country | Incidents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 2 |
| 2 | India | 2 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 1 |
| 4 | Egypt | 1 |
| 5 | United States | 1 |
Increasing
Decreasing
None.
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.
Cumulative figures cited that week
Totals reports give for a longer stretch of time. They are not added to the count.
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.
