Introducing MEC
Recent News:
Mauritania: Christians still concerned for their safety
Christians in Sélibaby have grave concerns for their safety and lives as the incitement of hate against them by prominent religious and community leaders continues. Following a demonstration against the existence of Christians in the area, a mob desecrated the grave...
Mauritania: Demonstration against Christians planned
Muslim Imams in a southern city are using social media platforms to call for a public demonstration against Christians. They are objecting to the existence of Christians calling them “infidels” and “apostates.” The demonstration has been approved by the authorities...
Israel: Messianic ministry faces new court hearing
City of Life Ministries (CLM) in Sderot – a town adjacent to Gaza – requests prayer for a court hearing on 2 February. They have an ongoing legal battle over using their rented premises for humanitarian aid and meetings of the Messianic congregation. Sderot, known as...
Recent Reports:
Joint Report: The Plight of Iranian Christians Seeking International Protection in Georgia
Middle East Concern, in collaboration with Article 18, CSW and Open Doors International has released a report on the plight of Iranian Christians seeking international protection in Georgia. The Georgian immigration authorities are consistently refusing the claims of...
2024 Stakeholder report for the United Nation’s Universal Periodic Review (4th Cycle): Türkiye
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2024 Stakeholder report for the United Nation’s Universal Periodic Review (48th Session): Islamic Republic of Iran
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Annual Report: Rights Violations Against Christians in Iran: 2024
Middle East Concern, in collaboration with Open Doors International, Article 18 and CSW has released the 2024 annual report on violations of the rights of Christians in Iran. In 2023, Iranians’ fundamental freedoms continued to be curtailed by state authorities. This...