http://bit.ly/bDtpHb - Ajit Bansi was constructing a new church in Assam when he was killed by an extremist anti-Christian group on May 20. He had gone to a nearby town to purchase materials for the final phase of construction but never returned.

http://bit.ly/a4IDoc – Voice of the Martyrs analyzes the increase in persecution and attributes it to the appointment of two new government officials who intend to crack down on Christian work.

http://bit.ly/9blnan – 14 months after being arrested for their faith & activities, Maryam & Marzieh have been acquitted of all charges by the Iranian judicial authorities, but warned any future activity would be seriously dealt with.

http://bit.ly/cG9xrc – Somali militants murder Christian father of 3. At least 15 Christians were murdered by militants in 2009.

Indonesia blocks faith law change, offending rights activists. In BBC.

The Assyrian International News Agency reports the growing number of attacks on the Egyptian Christian population by Islamic radicals: 24 in 2008, 29 in 2009. Coptic Christians number about 7 million or 10% of Egypt.

An Islamist group has banned bells at the end of classes, saying they are Christian (BBC). They also banned music (WSJ).

2,200 Christians are in prison in Eritrea for practicing their faith in unregistered religious groups. This number has dropped because many were released due to poor health, or sent back to the military in anticipation of a renewed war with Ethiopia.

Somali Militants Kill Pastor, Crack Down on ‘Non-Muslim’ Culture. Militants track down an underground church leader and kill him. In Crosswalk.com.