Eritrea

Persecution changes us for the better’- a letter from an Eritrean Christian


Imprisoned church leaders in Eritrea desperately need your continuing prayers

Since 2002, thousands of Christians in Eritrea accused of gathering illegally – because they don’t belong to state-approved church denominations – have been arrested and imprisoned in the country’s vast network of prisons. Please join us as we continue to pray for our persecuted church family who are still serving prison sentences for their faith. 


Two elderly pastors arrested in Eritrea and a third placed on house arrest

There have been yet more arrests of Christians in Eritrea. Two pastors have been arrested and a third placed on house arrest. All three are in their 70s and from the same church in the country’s capital. 


At least 30 Christians arrested in Eritrea as police raid baby’s first birthday party

A large group of Christians have been arrested in Eritrea in a sobering reminder of why Eritrea is number four on the latest World Watch List.


At least 30 Christians arrested in Eritrea as police raid baby’s first birthday party

A large group of Christians have been arrested in Eritrea in a sobering reminder of why Eritrea is number four on the latest World Watch List.


Eritrea is fourth on the World Watch List – here are four ways to pray

An 83-year-old church leader has passed away in prison in Eritrea. Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in the country. 


Who will be arrested next in Eritrea?

Paulos in Eritrea risks arrest every day as he serves God in one of the darkest places in the world to be a Christian.


Open Doors calls for the release of seven pastors imprisoned in Eritrea for 21 years

Please join us in praying for the impact of a campaign calling for the release of seven imprisoned pastors in Eritrea.


Christians amongst prisoners released in Eritrea 

Praise God that several Christians have been released from prison in Eritrea. Please pray for them as they recover from their awful ordeals and reintegrate into daily life.