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Persecution tests growing Kurdish church movement in Syria
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· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Pastor Nihad Hassan, who became a Christian in 2008, was taken into custody while visiting northern Syria.
A pastor's arrest has shed light on challenges faced by a growing church movement. Pastor Nihad Hassan, who became a Christian in 2008, was taken into custody while visiting northern Syria. He directs Kurdish ministry for Horizons International and has been instrumental in reaching Muslims in several countries.
Further details about the arrest are available, including the circumstances surrounding it. The incident occurred in late July and involved the use of internet crimes laws. More information can be found through Mission Network News, which has reported on the persecution of Pastor Nihad and its impact on the church movement.
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Category: poverty Published: September 1, 2026 Source: Mission Network News Reading time: 1 min
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