A group of local Muslims violently attacked and injured four innocent Christian farmworkers in Chichawatni, Punjab, as they resisted pressure to convert to Islam. 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…
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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 small village near Sargodha city, Pakistan, Haroon Shehzad, a 49-year-old Christian man, found himself accused…
The significant decline in Asian Christians from the Bangladeshi and Pakistani diasporas in the UK, exceeding a third from 2011 to 2021, as indicated in the recent Census for England and Wales, has raised concerns within the British Asian Christian Association. Adding to the distress, the figures for the Arab Christian Diaspora community have more than halved, pointing to a substantial and worrisome shift within these communities over the past decade. This article first published on 05.12.2023 was revised after receipt of further information from the Office of National Statistics. A surprising decline in the number of Bangladeshi and Pakistani-origin…
Thailand recently initiated a new protection program for foreign asylum seekers. However, the British Asian Christian Association, along with the refugees under our care, expresses concern that numerous deserving individuals may face rejection or be deterred from applying due to the fear of arrest and deportation. Meanwhile, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) persists in running its aid program for Pakistani Christian refugees and asylum seekers. We remain vigilant, awaiting any progress and assistance that may become available to support them. In recent times, the spotlight has turned to the plight of thousands of Pakistani Christians seeking asylum in Thailand,…
#IndiangenocideofChristians 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. The Anti-Conversion Bill: Uttar Pradesh has been grappling with the Anti-Conversion Bill, a measure aimed at preventing forced conversions to Christianity. The State Police initially identified 42 Christian leaders for their alleged involvement in “Trying for Forced Conversions to Christianity.” Notably, these arrests were made without…
Hannah Chowdhry, a law student at the University of Aberdeen, has been recognized as a ‘Leadership Trailblazer’ by This is Youth—an award ceremony organized by the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme. She earned this distinction for her commendable efforts in establishing a ‘Meals for the Homeless’ project while volunteering with the British Asian Christian Association in Ilford, during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her dedication resulted in her kitchen receiving a prestigious 5-star rating from Redbridge Council. Despite being in operation for just a few months, she swiftly assumed the role of spearheading the sole homeless meals service…
#IndiangenocideofChristians In the North East Indian state of Manipur, the Christian community is facing a grave humanitarian crisis, marked by violence, displacement, and a systematic attempt to erase their existence. This disturbing reality, unfolding since May 2023, reveals a shocking narrative of persecution and ethnic cleansing perpetrated by the Meitei Hindu community against the Kuki Zo Tribal Christians. The orchestrated attacks, carefully planned over the course of a year, began with a violent assault on the Kuki Zo community, predominantly Christians of the region. The brutality escalated, leading to the rape, murder, and burning of homes, schools, theological colleges, and…
As winter tightens its grip, Ukraine finds itself grappling with extreme weather conditions, causing widespread disruptions across the country. The State Emergency Service reported that 386 settlements in 10 regions have been significantly affected, with snowstorms leading to power cuts and creating chaos on the roads. The southern port of Odesa, in particular, has witnessed some of the most intense weather, with a staggering 1.5 meters of snow blanketing the region. The Kyiv-Odesa highway is closed, and the aftermath includes a 100-meter-long pipe collapse of a boiler-house in the city. According to NBC News, there have been 71 car accidents…
In the rural outskirts of Sindh, a heartbreaking incident unfolded as Jammu Masih, a 28-year-old Christian farm worker, saw his entire world crumble when his mudbrick house succumbed to a fierce blaze. The calamity struck when a sparking straw from a burning pile of cotton residue on a nearby farm found its way to the husky roof of Jammu’s humble abode. Initially the family received an apology from the landowner who later threatened violence if they sought compensation. Eventually the landlord offered to pay £50 if the family agreed to enter into a slavery contract, which the family have refused…
Aleeza Masih, a resilient 7-year-old survivor of the brutal terrorist attack on Bethel Memorial Methodist Church in Quetta during advent 2017 (click here), is not only alive but thriving, thanks to the intervention of the British Asian Christian Association. Aleeza was just 1.5 years old when the attack occurred during a nativity service, claiming the lives of nine innocent people and injuring 52 others (click here). https://youtu.be/kMSwyYIEyEk Aleeza’s survival was attributed to the courage of volunteer Christian security officers. However, she suffered severe injuries, losing her right foot and sustaining damage to her bowels from shrapnel. Initial treatment at a…