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 · Persecution in Nigeria leaves 20 Christians dead
Nigeria · Islamic Terrorists Attack Three Villages in Northeast Nigeria
Pakistan · Muslims Burn Home, Shop of Christian in Pakistan
Incidents
12
+50%
vs. previous week
93
+3000%
vs. previous week
Countries
7
+17%
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.
NigeriaTwenty Christians were reported killed in Nigeria in persecution-related violence.
Oct 14, 2026 The Alabama Baptist ↗
Suspected jihadists attacked Tela-Bala, Guyaku and Sabon Gari villages in Gombi County on Thursday, October 8.
Oct 8, 2026 Morning Star News ↗
PakistanA mob set fire to the house and shop of Kamran Masih, a 40-year-old Christian pharmacist, in Gharial Kalan village, Sheikhupura District, Punjab.
Oct 9, 2026 Morning Star News ↗
| # | Country | Incidents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 |
| 2 | Sudan | 1 |
| 3 | Myanmar | 1 |
| 4 | Nepal | 1 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 1 |
Increasing
Decreasing
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.
