#OrthodoxUnderAttack: Abiy Ahmed's security forces appear to be intensifying... the religious persecution of Orthodox Christians in the form of arrests and harassment throughout Addis Ababa & the Oromia region of #Ethiopia. This is despite the good-faith effort by the Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, whom in good-faith met with the Prime Minister and called off the national protest planned for Sunday, February 12. The Ethiopian government must understand that freedom of religion is a human right. Freedom of religion is guaranteed by article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief. In Defense of Christians (IDC) #EOTC Endy Zemenides HellenicLeaders Mor Aphrem II Sean Nelson Save the Persecuted Christians Christian Solidarity International (CSI) 2 Hammers Tonia Khouri 💎show more

Ethiopia: Dozens of Christians were slaughtered in recent days... by ethnic militants in the Oromo region. The Ethiopian Orthodox Christian community was intentionally targeted. This evil must be stopped and those responsible brought to justice. Pray for the afflicted.show more

What a resounding condemnation by (368-7) of the unhinging... of the democratic process in Pakistan by the US Congress. A positive push in the right direction, along the lines of our own constitution, for democracy, rule of law, civilian control over our armed forces (not vice versa), personal freedoms, etc. Resolution 901 states in essence that: "The people of Pakistan deserve the respect of their government, the rule of law, free and fair elections and civilian command and control of their armed forces ...... "Whereas the Constitution of Pakistan states that ‘‘the Federal Government shall have control and command of the Armed Forces’’, and the oath taken by members of the Armed Forces swears they will ‘‘uphold the Constitution’’ and ‘‘not engage in any political activities; "Whereas an essential safeguard of democracy is civilian command and control of apolitical military and security forces; ........ "Urges the Government of Pakistan to uphold democratic and electoral institutions, human rights, and the rule of law, and respect the fundamental guarantees of due process, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of speech of the people of Pakistan; "Condemns attempts to suppress the people of Pakistan’s participation in their democracy through harassment, intimidation, violence, arbitrary detention, restrictions on access to the internet and telecommunications, or any violation of their human, civil, or political rights; "Condemns any effort to subvert the political, electoral, or judicial processes of Pakistan; and "Urges the full and independent investigation of claims of interference or irregularities in Pakistan’s February 2024 election".show more

This is a wonderful season to be in Baku,... as the city is filled with lights and decorations welcoming the new year. As a Christian, today I am celebrating Christmas (Orthodox calendar), together with the 250,000 members of the Christian community here, which enjoys freedom of faith and worship. Two weeks ago I celebrated Hanukkah with the Jewish community, which is the one of the biggest in the Muslim world. They also enjoy full religious freedom, and they feel safer practicing their faith here in Azerbaijan than in most European capitals, especially as antisemitism is on the rise these days. Last week we celebrated the New Year, Novi God, together with all the citizens of Azerbaijan, regardless of their ethnicity or religion. Azerbaijan is an example of moderation and tolerance, where Muslims, Christians and Jews can live their faith without fear. Merry Christmas!show more

On the eve of Palm Sunday and the start... of Holy Week, extremists in Syria are once again targeting Christians. 🇸🇾 This afternoon, tribal forces and terrorist sympathisers (mainly from the city of Qalaat al-Mudiq) launched a campaign of looting against Christian-owned property in the locality of Suqaylabiyah, in the governorate of Hama, as well as against civilians of that faith. The security forces once again acted ambiguously: firing into the air to disperse the attackers on the one hand, whilst guiding and protecting them as they raided and destroyed property on the other. This forms part of the systematic violence that the Syrian Transitional Government either approves of or condones, against Syrian minorities with the aim of sowing terror amongst them. In Damascus, the Christian community gathered in front of the Orthodox Patriarchate in Damascus to condemn the attack on Hama.show more

Vladimir Zelensky is killing Christians right now!!! In the... footage you see Metropolitan Arseniy being led in handcuffs, held by the arms, out of a prison transport vehicle to yet another sham court hearing. Before your eyes is direct and undeniable evidence of the persecution of Christianity. This is torture of Christians. This is persecution for faith. This is an open crackdown on Orthodox hierarchs. This is a terrorist regime led by Zelensky. This is not happening by itself. This is done deliberately. This is done personally by Zelensky. The killing and torture of Christians are happening before your eyes today. This is a reality that can no longer be ignored or denied.show more

The Use of White Phosphorus in This Morning’s Drone... Attack by Iran Against the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) In its drone attack carried out in the early hours of today against a base of the Kurdistan National Army (SMK), the Islamic Republic of Iran used munitions containing white phosphorus. Based on eyewitness observations, medical examinations of nine wounded Peshmerga fighters, and the extensive fires caused at the targeted site, the munitions employed in the drone attack contained white phosphorus. This act is not only a grave crime but also a clear violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. The use of munitions that inflict severe incendiary effects and cause widespread harm to people and the environment is incompatible with humanitarian principles and the international legal obligations of states. This crime must not go unanswered by the international community. We call upon the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Human Rights Council, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and all relevant international institutions to take the necessary legal measures to hold the Islamic Republic of Iran accountable. We also call on the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government to uphold their responsibility to protect the security, rights, and environment of their citizens against Iran’s military aggression and cross-border attacks. Silence in the face of the use of prohibited weapons only paves the way for the repetition of such dangerous crimes. Defending human dignity, protecting civilians, and upholding international humanitarian law are shared responsibilities of all states and international institutions. No to the Use of Prohibited Weapons Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) 19 July 2026show more

Today, on Lazarus Saturday, around 700 Orthodox Christian pilgrims... from Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered in the city of Prizren and took part in the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery of the Holy Archangels Monastery. They also visited other Serbian Orthodox holy sites in the city and prayed in the renowned 14th-century Cathedral of the Holy Virgin of Ljeviš. The growing number of pilgrims, especially in recent months, shows the deep and living attachment of Orthodox Christians to their holy sites in Kosovo, which remain places of prayer, memory, and spiritual belonging. The celebrations across Kosovo on Lazarus Saturday and tomorrow, on Palm Sunday, mark the beginning of Holy Week, the final days of preparation before the feast of Pascha, the Resurrection of Christ. #SerbianOrthodoxChurch #Kosovo #Prizrenshow more

☦️Around 700 Orthodox Christian pilgrims from Serbia🇷🇸, Montenegro🇲🇪, and... Bosnia and Herzegovina🇧🇦 gathered in Prizren, Kosovo and Metohija, and took part in the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery of the Holy Archangels. 🙏They also visited other Serbian Orthodox holy sites in the city and prayed in the renowned 14th-century Cathedral of the Holy Virgin of Ljeviš. The growing number of pilgrims, especially in recent months, shows the deep and living attachment of Orthodox Christians to their holy sites in Kosovo, which remain places of prayer, memory, and spiritual belonging. The celebrations across Kosovo on Lazarus Saturday and tomorrow, on Palm Sunday, mark the beginning of Holy Week, the final days of preparation before the feast of Pascha, the Resurrection of Christ.show more

The Pentagon has REMOVED Mormons from its list of... Christian faith groups. The Department of Defense says members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will now be classified separately from Christians under revised religious codes. Utah lawmakers are DEMANDING answers, arguing the change misrepresents millions of Americans who identify as Christian. The Pentagon has REMOVED Mormons from its list of Christian faith groups. The Department of Defense says members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will now be classified separately from Christians under revised religious codes. President Trump and the Pentagon have already acknowledged the Mormon classification issue was a MISTAKE and have corrected it. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is 100% Christian, and the error has now been addressed. Credit to Glenn Beck for bringing the issue directly to President Trump’s attention and helping get it fixed. Good. The federal government should never be in the business of deciding who is or isn’t a Christian.show more

The IDF have been terrorizing Christians in the West... Bank, in Lebanon, and even in Jerusalem. They’ve bulldozed the mausoleum of Simon Peter, apostle of Christ, in the village of Shama in southern Lebanon. This site was almost 2000 years old. They’ve also been on a terror campaign against Christians in the West Bank burning homes and churches of Christians. All with our taxpayer money. On Palm Sunday, the IDF closed the CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE, preventing Christians from attending the holiest site of our religion on an extremely important day. How can we continue to remain silent? And support this Zionist regime who not only hate Arabs & Muslims but they clearly hate Christians as well? Unless, they sell their souls and become subservient to help this Zionist regime take over the world.show more

In Malir, Karachi, raids on the homes of Baloch... political activists and violence against women and children are part of the state's policy of Baloch Genocide. The spokesperson for the Baloch Yakjehti Committee stated that the oppression by State has always been used to suppress the Baloch people, and the brutal behavior of security forces towards Baloch in Karachi is a continuation of this policy of genocide. The state and its enforcing agencies are resorting to violence against Baloch people under the guise of security, making them targets of brutality. From Liyari to Kech to Koh-e-Suleman, the Baloch nation is facing the worst form of state aggression. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has decided to resist all forms of oppressive state policies and will intensify public resistance against every incident of state oppression, including those in Malir. #StopBalochGenocide Amnesty International Human Rights Watch UN Human Rightsshow more

Six of our team members were forced to spend... the night in jail for simply denouncing the mockery of Christians by having the message "STOP ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS" written on a bus. This is not illegal in any way, as a lawyer states: “It appears impossible to constitute the crime of failing to communicate a protest because there is no protest in the presence of one unique vehicle. The prosecutor pushed the law to its limits to stop the bus and limit their free speech. Moreover, the procedure was irregular.” In short, this is anti-Christian political and ideological persecution. #Paris2024 #Christianityshow more

The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) condemns in the... strongest terms the killing of members of a local Afghan cricket team in a bombardment by the Pakistani military. This attack on a civilian target constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law and the UN Human Rights Charter. The tragic death of the bowler, whose talent was recently visible to the world and who was seen in a video alongside his now-fallen teammates, underscores the profound human cost of these unprovoked hostilities. The IHRF calls upon all international humanitarian organizations and human rights bodies to urgently investigate this incident and the ongoing pattern of violence against Afghan civilians. The international community must hold the perpetrators accountable and ensure the protection of innocent lives. ICC United Nationsshow more

The International community, especially the free world, must not... remain silent in the face of such inhumanity and shameless atrocities. Rewarding a criminal state with the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council UN Human Rights is an affront to the very foundation of that institution. The world’s politicians either don’t understand or prefer to turn their backs on the majority of Iranians who reject the Islamic Republic regime in Iran, demanding an end to decades of injustice, brutality, and malice. We must all rally behind the people of Iran, so they can succeed in their historic fight for justice and freedom. * Videos from Toronto rally against executions in Iran, May 20, 2023. #UnitedAgainstExecutions #یک‌صدا_علیه_اعدام #ps752justiceshow more

Foreign ministers from the 46 Council of Europe member... states have adopted a political declaration underlining and clarifying key aspects of the European Convention on Human Rights system, notably in the context of migration.show more

JUST IN 🇺🇸🇮🇷: U.S. Senator Mike Johnson Calls Islam... a "Misguided Religion" He is serving in a government built on the pilar of Freedom of Religion and is now using the fact that he hates Islam as a justification to carpet bomb Iran. Masks of Prejudice and Islamophobia fell offshow more

This madness in #Tigray must stop! This evening, armed... militants from a criminal group of Army 60 opened fire on mothers who courageously opposed the forced conscription of their children in Hagereselam, Dogu'a Tembien, #Tigray, #Ethiopia. This is not an isolated incident. Similar abuses are unfolding across Tigray, turning the region into a place of fear and suffering. The violence continues, and silence only emboldens those responsible. The people of Tigray deserve peace, justice, accountability, and protection. The Federal government and the international community must not look away. Human Rights Watch U.S. Embassy Addis EU in Ethiopia / የአውሮፓ ህብረት በኢትዮጵያ UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 UN Human Rightsshow more