SOME OF THE HIGHEST INDEX OF PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS IN THE WORLD-2025
World Watch List: Trends In Brief North Korea 1 The violence score increased even more this year as North Korea re-establiSome of the Afshari, a Turkic tribe descended from ethnic Azerbaijanis, live in the region surrounding Kerman, Iran. Their historic roots date back 2,500 years. They are skilled hand weavers of intricate carpets, which the women sell while the men are engaged in animal husbandry. They are semi-nomadic, moving between winter and summer pasturelands. Radio connects most of the Afshari families to the world. The Afshari could be reached through effective Christian radio broadcasts in their language. Ministry Obstacles: The Afshari are semi-nomadic, moving between winter and summer pasturelands. Building relationships and sharing the gospel are challenging. Scripture Focus: "Declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’" - Isaiah 46:10 Prayer Focus:...
