On December 15, 2023, a mass burial ceremony was held for 45 Christian martyrs belonging to the Kuki-Zo tribe in Manipur. Subsequently, on December 20, an additional 87 individuals were laid to rest.

This solemn event transpired following a directive from the Indian Supreme Court, instructing the state government to oversee respectful and dignified burials for those who lost their lives in the ongoing violence between the Meitei (predominantly Hindu) and Kuki-Zo tribes (largely Christian).

In the face of a staggering death toll, Indian authorities have been unsuccessful in quelling the unrest, and the Christian community continues to endure frequent attacks.

According to Rev. Dr. Satkhokai Chongloi, there is a growing concern that some Indian authorities might be complicit in supporting Hindutva (Hindu Nationalism), possibly collaborating with the Hindu Meitei community. 

The plight of the Christian community is evident in overcrowded relief camps, accommodating over 50,000 displaced individuals. Many among them harbor apprehensions about returning to their homes and are fervently urging the Indian Government to allocate a new area of land, providing them with the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

In the quiet village of Sindh, a devastating fire recently left Jammu Masih (28 yrs) and his family grappling with the harsh realities of loss and despair. However, amidst the ashes, a glimmer of hope emerged as BACA, driven by compassion, extended a helping hand to rebuild not just a house but shattered lives.

You can contribute to easing the hardships of homelessness by supporting BACA’s Meals for the Needy project this Christmas.

On December 18th, a dedicated team of Pakistani Pastors, who generously volunteer for the British Asian Christian Association, journeyed to brick kilns in Sheikhupura to distribute both printed and audio Bibles.

The distribution of Bibles is anticipated to provide a valuable opportunity for some of the most underprivileged Christians in Pakistan to deepen their faith and engage with the transformative Gospel of Christ.

Now, they can study and reflect on these teachings in their own time, rather than solely relying on the presence of a visiting Pastor.

SHEIKHUPURA, PUNJAB — In a shocking incident, the family of a local pastor fell victim to a brutal attack and religious persecution at the hands of an intolerant Muslim gang in Sheikhupura, Punjab.

Adding insult to injury, the perpetrators explicitly declared that Christians were not allowed to own a milk shop in the area.

The perpetrators of the violence have now threatened to kill the Christian family of they pursue justice and if they continue to run their small milk and yoghurt business.

The impoverished Christians were left on stretchers outside hospital wards, anxiously awaiting medical attention from doctors.

Regrettably, the police have unlawfully rejected the application against the perpetrators, leaving the victims without legal recourse.

In response to this injustice, British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has approached the office of the District Police Officer (DPO), seeking assistance in registering a First Information Report (FIR) at the local police station to initiate a formal investigation into the incident.

In a harrowing tale of religious persecution, Haroon Shahzad, a 45-year-old Christian man from Chak 49 Shumaali, near Sargodha in Punjab Province, Pakistan, found himself at the center of a blasphemy controversy that led to his incarceration and subsequent release from Sargodha District Jail on November 15.

Shahzad was charged with blasphemy on June 30 for sharing Bible verses on Facebook on 27th July 2023, causing an uproar among Muslims and forcing dozens of Christian families in the vicinity to flee their homes.

In a series of events on 29th November 2023, 22 Indian Christian Pastors and Missionaries found themselves in police custody across Uttar Pradesh, a state in North India.

This arrest follows the enforcement of the Anti-Conversion Bill by the state’s Chief Minister, Mr. Yogi Adityanath, with the support of the Indian BJP Party.