Contents tagged with Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani
Filed in: Iran | by Tiffany Barrans | 9:20 AM Mar. 8, 2013
Death Rumor Debunked: Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani is Alive and Well
As we know, it doesn't take long for a rumor or false report to make its way around the world. The ACLJ was notified last night by a reporter that an Anglican vicar in Iraq had posted a message to his Facebook page revealing that Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who was released from an Iranian prison last fall after nearly three years, was dead. That was quickly picked up by social media and the unconfirmed report continued to gain traction. We contacted our sources inside Iran and confirm... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jay Sekulow | 3:15 PM May. 7, 2012
Christian Pastor Youcef: Circumstances More Dire in Iran Than Ever
938 days. That's how long Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has been imprisoned in Iran. His crime? He embraced Christianity and started a church. Now, with Pastor Youcef facing the death penalty, his situation is even more precarious. As we've reported, Pastor Youcef's attorney has now been targeted by the Iranian regime. He's been convicted and told he will begin serving a 9 year prison sentence soon. His crime? His work on human rights and his desire to help clients like Pastor Youcef. On ... Continue Reading
Filed in: United Nations | by Jay Sekulow | 10:50 AM Dec. 21, 2011
Christian Persecution Takes No Holiday
This Christmas season reveals a growing danger facing Christians in many parts of the world and underscores why the international work of the American Center for Law and Justice and its international affiliates is so important. You don't need to look past the headlines - report after report of Christians facing persecution - even death - because of their faith. Of course, our work continues to keep the spotlight and pressure on Iran, which has delayed a decision regarding the fate of Christian... Continue Reading
Filed in: Middle East Turmoil | by Jay Sekulow | 9:47 AM Oct. 20, 2011
Standing Up for Egypt's Coptic Christians
Not long ago, I told you about the growing danger facing Coptic Christians in Egypt and reported about an attack earlier this month that claimed the lives of more than two dozen Christians in that country. As I reported earlier, not only did the government fail to defend the Coptic Christians, which account for 10% of Egypt’s population, its own military carried out the brutal murder of dozens of Christians. This is the reality of the new Egyptian regime under the influence of the Muslim... Continue Reading
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