Feb 12, 2019 | Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Iraq, Nepal, News, Nigeria, Pakistan, Prayer, Sri Lanka, Tunisia
While our research for the 2019 World Watch List shows that gendered persecution is particularly prevalent in Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Colombia, and the Central African Republic, here’s a quick look at what’s happening to female believers in several of the countries on...
Dec 6, 2018 | Egypt, News, North Africa, Prayer, Testimonies
Do you remember Samiha from Egypt? In 2016, she lost half of her face in a bomb attack on her church. But now, thanks to your prayers and support, Samiha has just arrived with her husband in Germany for medical treatment to help restore the half of her face that she...
Nov 5, 2018 | Egypt, News, North Africa, Prayer
A chilling reminder of last year’s bus massacre—and a reminder of the threat against Egypt’s Christians. (Egypt Ranks no.17 in the WORLD WATCH LIST) At least seven Christians have died and an additional 15 injured in Egypt on Nov 2nd after a violent attack...
Jun 19, 2018 | Arabian Peninsula, Colombia, Egypt, Iran, Latin America, Mexico, Middle East, Nigeria, North Africa, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, West Africa, World Watch List Prayer Resources
The World Cup opening ceremonies kicked off in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Russia is hosting the month-long tournament to decide which country’s football skills come out on top, with 32 countries set to compete. But before we get caught up in all the hype, let’s not...
Jun 6, 2018 | Egypt, News, North Africa, Prayer
（Image used for illustrative purposes） Mirna Malak was 16 years old when she disappeared. She was on her way to church. Her father, Malak Shenouda, told World Watch Monitor that his daughter left for Anba Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church on May 4, 2018, and was...
May 31, 2018 | Egypt, News, North Africa, Prayer, Testimonies
In the spring of 2017, gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Coptic Christians on their way to a monastery in the Minya province of Egypt. More than 20 were killed in the deadly attack and more than 20 were wounded. The dead included children, older...
