One-third of Christians arrested in Iran targeted for possessing multiple Bibles: report

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Christians in Iran faced a surge of arrests in 2023 as authorities appeared to target Bible distributors in particular, according to a new report from leading persecution monitoring organizations. One-third of those arrested possessed multiple copies of the Bible.

The advocacy groups Article 18, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Open Doors and Middle East Concern released a 2024 joint annual report on Monday analyzing the various ways the Iranian regime targets religious communities, including Christians, subjecting them to arrests, fines, and floggings.

"Despite a comparable number of Christians being arrested in 2023 as in previous years — 166 arrests were documented in 2023, compared to 134 in 2022 — fewer names and faces could be publicised," the report stated.

The arrests came in "waves," the report said. Authorities arrested a handful of people before June, increasing to over 100 arrests within three months over the summer and a "further rash of arrests during Christmas."

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One-third of Christians arrested in Iran targeted for possessing multiple Bibles: report

Christians in Iran faced a surge of arrests in 2023 as authorities appeared to target Bible distributors in particular, according to a new report from leading persecution monitoring organizations ...

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[Ghoti Ichthus]

 

[Everlasting Life]

Sure have been praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ in that area.

 

[Margery]

Praying for them, the others in persecution. Praying that the Rapture blows the doors of the prison open on the way up so that all the prisoners who haven't yet come to faith in Christ can go free and witness what they saw.

 

[Baby Yoda]