Christian Solidarity Worldwide Archives

Nigerian government must do more to promote interreligious harmony, CSW says

Apr 2, 2021

Across Nigeria, Christians have been targeted for attacks by Muslim fundamentalists, usually either by Boko Haram or marauding Fulani herdsmen.

By Ngala Killian Chimtom

Kidnapped Christians released in Nigeria

Oct 14, 2020

Christian Solidarity Worldwide, a global campaigner for religious freedom, has called for continued prayers for Nigeria after the release of four students and their teacher who were kidnapped in August.

By Crux Staff

Christian watchdog group warns of “grave concerns” in Sri Lanka

Aug 9, 2020

“We are concerned by the increasing militarization and authoritarianism of the Sri Lankan government,” said Mervyn Thomas, Chief Executive of Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

By Crux Staff

After two years in captivity, Christian schoolgirl’s example ‘should challenge us all’

Jun 20, 2020

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – A kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirl who refuses to renounce her faith should “inspire every Christian,” according to a leading human rights group. Leah Sharibu was the only Christian among 110 schoolgirls kidnapped by the Islamic State’s West African Province (ISWAP) on February 19, 2018 in Dapchi located in

By Crux Staff

Religious freedom receives a small boost in Sudan

May 21, 2020

A proposal for an independent religious freedom commission in Sudan is receiving support from international religious rights groups.

By Crux Staff

Boko Haram beheads Christian as violence continues in Nigeria

Jan 21, 2020

In a tweet on January 21, journalist Ahmed Salkida broke the news that Reverend Lawan Andimi had been executed the day before by Boko Haram.

By Shannon Levitt

UK appoints first religious freedom envoy

Jul 6, 2018

For the first time, a Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief has been appointed in the UK to promote international religious liberty and fight persecution.

By Catholic News Agency