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Gospel miracles in Nigeria
Nigeria (MNN) – In an area of Africa fraught with violence and poverty, God is drawing new believers to Himself.
Christians disproportionately targeted in Nigeria violence report
Nigeria (MNN) — A first-of-its-kind report was just released looking at ethnic and religious violence in Northern Nigeria. The Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa examined incidents of extreme violence in the region between October 2019 and September 2023.
Hope remains amid Sudan’s despair
Sudan (MNN) — The United Nations Security Council votes to extend current sanctions against Sudan by another year. The bans include asset freezes, travel restrictions, and an arms embargo
Believers pair help and hope in Pakistan flood response
Nigeria (MNN) – In an area of Africa fraught with violence and poverty, God is drawing new believers to Himself.
Persecution continues amid calls for change in Afghanistan
Afghanistan (MNN) — A growing number of religious scholars in Afghanistan are openly challenging the Taliban’s restrictions on female education. Even some clerics working for the government have opposed the ban.
Afghanistan: New laws forbid women’s voices in public
Afghanistan (MNN) — Friday marks the third anniversary of the final U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Yesterday, on the anniversary of a suicide attack on Kabul that killed 13 U.S. servicemembers, presidential candidate Donald Trump emphasized rival Kamala Harris’s support of the chaotic withdrawal process.
Bangladesh: Protests, an internet blackout, and spiritual darkness
Bangladesh (MNN) — Bangladesh is slowly lifting an internet and communications blackout after crackdowns on riots and protesters killed almost 200 people.
Iranian regime plots regional domination; Iranian people seek meaning
Iran (MNN) — Iran’s growing footprint in the Middle East-North Africa region is a critical threat.
Collaboration in Christ: the “sweet spot” in audio Bible distribution
Unknown Nations embraces the heart of Christ-like collaboration through a partnership with MegaVoice to bring more audio Bibles to unreached people groups.
Unexpected leader takes the helm in Iran
Iran (MNN) — Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s runoff election, surpassing hardliner rival Saeed Jalili by 2.8 million votes.
Vigilante mob kills Pakistani Christian over alleged blasphemy
Pakistan (MNN) — Mob violence has claimed another life in Pakistan. We reported that 74-year-old Nazir Masih, a Pakistani Christian, was attacked on May 25 after he was accused of burning pages from the Koran.
Cyclone Remal response provides Gospel opportunity
Bangladesh (MNN) — Cyclone response is underway in Bangladesh, but the United Nations says more help is needed. UN teams are distributing hygiene kits and water purification tablets as water sources remain contaminated in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal.
Summer 2024 Update
I recently returned home from Bangladesh. It represents ground zero and the center of the bullseye for our vision at Unknown Nations. It is a country that is the same size as the state of Wisconsin. There are 6 million people who live in Wisconsin while 172 million live in Bangladesh, making it one of the most densely populated places on Earth!
Victims of Kenya floods include unreached people groups
Kenya (MNN) — Heavy rainfall continues to plague Kenya. The deluge is causing floods and landslides across 80 percent of the country.
Houthis team up with Al-Qaeda in Yemen
Yemen (MNN) — An unexpected pair poses a new threat to Yemen. The Iran-backed Houthis are working with a feared local branch of Al-Qaeda on several fronts, including prisoner swaps and weapon deliveries.
Spring 2024 Update
During one of my recent trips, I met the owner of a brick kiln in Pakistan. On the surface, he appeared to be a well respected, successful business leader in his community. Behind the scenes, he exhibited many of the cruelest expressions of humanity.
Witch doctor turns to Christ — “I saw them burn up”
Pakistan (MNN) — When Unknown Nations gospel workers entered a slum in Pakistan, a prominent witch doctor thought he was ready for them.
Pakistan’s 2024 general election came in the wake of violence
Pakistan (MNN) — Pakistan’s general election reaches its climax today as people go to the polls for national as well as provincial leaders amid recent tensions.
Little outcry for Christmas massacre in central Nigeria
Nigeria (MNN) — As Christians around the world prepared to celebrate Christmas, the day turned into a nightmare for over 32 Christian villages in central Nigeria.
How do anti-conversion laws and blasphemy laws differ, and why does it matter?
International (MNN) — Do you know the difference between anti-conversion and blasphemy laws?