We have some good news to report today via our friends at Open Doors and BosNewsLife. They are both reporting that three elderly Christian men have been released on bail from a military prison camp and police facility in Eritrea.

This is from our friends at Compass Direct.

The following news is from AsiaNews.itThe police and town authorities oppose a funeral for a man because his wife and son are Christian. Later they allow it, but in practically concealed form. Christians sentenced to prison solely because they gather together and pray. Persecution expanded against those who do not adhere to the country's official religion, Islam.

The following was a press release distributed today from Gospel for Asia.

I read this story yesterday over at http://www.chinaaid.org and today Mission Network News has more on it. The following is from Mission Network News. Click here to read the full letter.

Twenty-year old Sandul Bibi and her father Gulsher remain in prison in Pakistan despite four court hearings, according to VOM contacts.

On Feb. 25, 27-year old Hossein Karimi was released from prison after placing his home as collateral, according to Farsi Christian Network News (FCNN).

In honor of St. Patrick's Day today, I thought you might be interested in seeing what the History Channel has to say about the great Christian martyr.

This sad news comes from our ministry friends at Mission Network News. Click here to visit their wonderful ministry.

Did know that The Voice of the Martyrs has sent more than 6000 Action Packs to Iraqi Christians in the last two years? It's true and we are so thankful for all of you who have participated in this most important ministry.