Jihadists and nationalists are driving increased persecution of Christians around the world, according to a new report.
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)’s Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2020-22 found that in 75% of the 24 countries surveyed, oppression or persecution of Christians has increased.
Africa has seen a sharp rise in terrorist violence from non-state militants – with more than 7,600 Nigerian Christians reportedly murdered between January 2021 and June 2022.
