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
Monthly analysisDR Congo · Days After Massacre, ADF Kills 24 More Christians
Yemen · The case of the disappearing Christians of Yemen
Incidents
2
−93%
vs. previous month
24
−70%
vs. previous month
Countries
2
−87%
vs. previous month
How People Affected is counted
The sum of people killed, injured, abducted, arrested or displaced in each incident that happened that month. An incident several outlets reported is counted once, with the largest toll its reports give. Cumulative tolls are not added.
DR CongoADF fighters attacked the village of Mbau, about 12 miles from Beni City in eastern DRC, during the night of June 2, killing at least 24 Christians according to preliminary reports.
Jun 2, 2026 International Christian Concern ↗
YemenAn analytical piece argues that persecution has made Yemen's Christians nearly invisible.
May 18, 2026 Christian Daily International ↗
| # | Country | Incidents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR Congo | 1 |
| 2 | Yemen | 1 |
Increasing
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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.
