Top 10 Countries With the most Christian martyrs in 2024
. Here, I have provided a more detailed explanation of the Top 10 Countries With the most Christian martyrs in 2024
1. Sudan
The persecution and martyrdom of Christians in Sudan has increased significantly in 2024. Especially in the southern region, where the Christian population is large, the conflict between the government and rebel groups has claimed the lives of thousands of innocent civilians. This year, more than 5,000 Christians are estimated to have been martyred.
2. Nigeria
In Nigeria, the activities of terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State have intensified in 2024. There has been an increase in the number of targeted killings and persecution of Christians in the northern and central regions. This year, it is estimated that about 3,000 Christians have been martyred.
3. Iraq
ISIS and other terrorist groups have resurged in Iraq in 2024. The Christian community has been particularly targeted, with many forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in refugee camps. This year, an estimated 1,500 Christians have been martyred.
4. Syria
The impact of the civil war in Syria is still profound. Christians and other minority communities have faced persecution and attacks from both the government and rebels. In 2024, nearly 2,000 Christians were martyred.
5. Pakistan
Religious intolerance and the activities of extremist groups have increased in Pakistan in 2024. Christians have faced bombings of churches, killings, and other acts of violence. This year, an estimated 800 Christians have been martyred.
6. Afghanistan
Since the Taliban’s return to Afghanistan, the persecution and martyrdom of Christians has increased. In 2024, nearly 600 Christians were martyred.
7. Myanmar
Persecution of Rohingya Muslim and Christian communities continues in Myanmar. In 2024, nearly 700 Christians were martyred.
8. Democratic Republic of the Congo
The activities of armed groups and the war in Congo have resulted in a large number of persecution and martyrdoms of the Christian community. In 2024, approximately 1,200 Christians were martyred.
9. Saudi Arabia
Persecution and conversion pressure against Christians in Saudi Arabia continues. In 2024, nearly 500 Christians were martyred.
10. Egypt
Persecution and violence against Coptic Christians in Egypt continue. In 2024, nearly 300 Christians were martyred.
These figures are approximate and may vary from source to source. However, the number of persecutions and martyrdoms of Christians in these countries appears to have increased alarmingly.