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Two Ugandan Siblings Beaten and Expelled After Choosing to Follow Jesus
On Nov. 3, a father in Uganda reportedly beat his two children after hearing them sing a Christian song. Advocacy group International Christian Concern says the siblings were rescued by Christians and now have nowhere to stay.
Egyptian Coptic Deacon Killed by ISIS in Libya for Refusing to Renounce Christ
Sources report that Milad Malak, a 20-year-old Coptic Christian deacon, was tortured and killed by ISIS-linked militants in Libya in October after refusing to convert to Islam. The case has drawn attention to threats faced by Christians and converts in Libya, Egypt and beyond.
Gunmen Kill Six in Plateau Attacks; No Arrests Made
Suspected Fulani gunmen killed at least six people, including a soldier, in two attacks in Nigeria's Plateau state on November 8. Local leaders say no arrests have been made.
Two Christian Girls Assaulted in India Over Conversion Claims
A video showing men beating two young Christian women in Telangana, India, has sparked outrage. Police have arrested two suspects after protests by local Christians, according to International Christian Concern.
Egyptian Christian Killed by ISIS in Libya After Refusing to Renounce Faith
Militants from ISIS killed Milad Malak, a 20-year-old Egyptian Christian, in Libya, according to advocacy groups. Reports say he refused to deny Jesus and convert to Islam, even under torture.